[92xjunker]

Air box and filter installed? You're not getting enough fuel. How long did you soak them?

[GSXFJim]

Did you attach the vacuum line to the petcock?

[MasoBall]

Air box and filter installed? You're not getting enough fuel. How long did you soak them?

Yes, and each body soaked for at least 24 hours. When I would give it throttle the bike would sound less willing to fire.

Did you attach the vacuum line to the petcock?

Yes

[92xjunker]

Check your coil voltage while attempting to start, you need 11+volts.

[arsenic]

If the bike starts with starter fluid but not without it, the problem has nothing to do with voltage. I guess it could, but it's rather unlikely in my opinion.

[GSXFJim]

have you tried starting it on prime?

[92xjunker]

Ether will ignite with a low spark although, I agree and stand by my first post above.

[MasoBall]

have you tried starting it on prime?

I have not tried that yet.

Ether will ignite with a low spark although, I agree and stand by my first post above.

I'll check my coil voltage

[Kreylyn]

If the bike starts with starter fluid but not without it, the problem has nothing to do with voltage. I guess it could, but it's rather unlikely in my opinion.

The reason it would, is the flammability of starter fluid is much higher than the fuel. So a weak spark that may not ignite or burn the normal fuel well, will burn better with the starter fluid.


I've had the unique experience of having multiple Kats at one time to test the low voltage issues, seen how common and irritating they can be, and test the various symptoms and tried alternatives before knowing it was a voltage issue. The minimal of 11v needed at the coils to start the bike with the starter is no joke.


Krey