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Hi there, I'm super perplexed and I'll try to keep this short.
I'll start first-off by saying I should probably get a full set of new sparkplugs and try it again.
So as the weather got cold, the bike stopped starting up. I would charge the battery and dispense it all on trying to start the bike. I can hear everything working, but no Boomb that you would hear if there was even a small spark.
I know the bike has an oil leak on the valve cover gasket. I looked at the plugs and they all looked fine. Tested them and noticed #2 wasn't consistent, but the coils were definitely sending the signal. I bypassed the carbs and threw some carb cleaner right to the intake to see if it was just not enough fuel, and still, nothing.
Looked at the wires and plugs and nothing out of the ordinary, made sure everything was tight. I also sealed the wires up with an extra coat of electrical tape and tube to keep the bike from grounding in case that was an issue.
I just stepped back from it and sighed a big sigh and walked away.
I spent most of my time resetting my carbs to stock. I'd like to get the machine running before a nice day happens by surprise, but I'm stumped. I'll be even more stumped if I replace the plugs and it still won't start up.
Any thoughts would be a big help.
Thanks
-John
P.S. yes, I fully intend to fix the leak. It leaks from the Valve cover bolts at the top and also from the sides. I guess it's just a bad gasket.
I'll start first-off by saying I should probably get a full set of new sparkplugs and try it again.
So as the weather got cold, the bike stopped starting up. I would charge the battery and dispense it all on trying to start the bike. I can hear everything working, but no Boomb that you would hear if there was even a small spark.
I know the bike has an oil leak on the valve cover gasket. I looked at the plugs and they all looked fine. Tested them and noticed #2 wasn't consistent, but the coils were definitely sending the signal. I bypassed the carbs and threw some carb cleaner right to the intake to see if it was just not enough fuel, and still, nothing.
Looked at the wires and plugs and nothing out of the ordinary, made sure everything was tight. I also sealed the wires up with an extra coat of electrical tape and tube to keep the bike from grounding in case that was an issue.
I just stepped back from it and sighed a big sigh and walked away.
I spent most of my time resetting my carbs to stock. I'd like to get the machine running before a nice day happens by surprise, but I'm stumped. I'll be even more stumped if I replace the plugs and it still won't start up.
Any thoughts would be a big help.
Thanks
-John
P.S. yes, I fully intend to fix the leak. It leaks from the Valve cover bolts at the top and also from the sides. I guess it's just a bad gasket.
yip... As will a dirty pilot circuit.
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