Too rich?

NorBerg · Feb 28, 2005

Hey guys.. Starting to get the bike ready for the season i was going to change the oil the other day..
The bike has been placed in the basement since october.. since i haven't owned the bike very long i`m not very good on the left hand kickstarter yet.. So what i did was turn the fuel taps on, pull the choke on, and kicked it 3-4 times gently to get fuel throug the carb, then i turned the ignition on and kicked as i used to do, nothing.. i kicked and kicked for a few minutes, nothing.. Just about ready to give up, i turned the choke off, gave it 2 more kicks and it came to life.. Is the mixture too rich or what do u think? i have no idea what jets i have or anything, just know it runs like hell

Regards Norberg

wildbill · Feb 28, 2005

Re: To rich?

NorBerg said:
Hey guys.. Starting to get the bike ready for the season i was going to change the oil the other day..
The bike has been placed in the basement since october.. since i haven't owned the bike very long i`m not very good on the left hand kickstarter yet.. So what i did was turn the fuel taps on, pull the choke on, and kicked it 3-4 times gently to get fuel throug the carb, then i turned the ignition on and kicked as i used to do, nothing.. i kicked and kicked for a few minutes, nothing.. Just about ready to give up, i turned the choke off, gave it 2 more kicks and it came to life.. Is the mixture to rich or what do u think? i have no idea what jets i have or anything, just know it runs like hell

Regards Norberg

Sounds like you got your bike flooded. Did you check your plug? I think the bike would have started alright if you had just cranked it over like you usually do when starting. My bike usually starts in 3-6 full kicks. I think its alright but whatever you do don`t get it flooded. You will get the hang of it just takes time. Hope this helps.

Ady · Feb 28, 2005

Hey Norberg
Welcome to Husabergs.
your starting proceedure sounds normal to me.

Best of luck

Ady

NorBerg · Feb 28, 2005

Wildbill.. The plug is brand new, replaced it this winter when i put in the 03+ rocker arms, i dident get any good cold kickstarts before ider.. it is a litle to easy just hitting that button.. But i am going to learn how to kick..
Even if i am putting the new Yuasa in the bike one of the next days

Ady.. guess it is gonna be allright with some more practise..

NorBerg

wildbill · Feb 28, 2005

NorBerg said:
Wildbill.. The plug is brand new, replaced it this winter when i put in the 03+ rocker arms, i dident get any good cold kickstarts before ider.. it is a litle to easy just hitting that button.. But i am going to learn how to kick..
Even if i am putting the new Yuasa in the bike one of the next days

Ady.. guess it is gonna be allright with some more practise..

NorBerg

No what I meant was if your bike was running rich then the plug would show the condition. You will get the hang of it just takes time. I have to use a milkcrate to place my right foot on and kick with my left. The bike usually starts between 3-6 full kicks (follow through is the key). Once hot it starts in 1 or 2 full kicks. Good luck and don`t get in a hurry trying to start then you will be alright. Hope this helps.

NorBerg · Mar 1, 2005

Aha.. a plug reading off course, the old plug is chocolate brown, so i guess its not a big deal.. Just happy its not chocolate white..

Regards NorBerg

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