 |
|
|
|
Next: 1990 Ninja 750 Good deal????
|
| Author |
Message |
External
Since: Apr 17, 2007
Posts: 252
|
(Msg. 16) Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 10:26 pm
Post subject: Re: Help Needed please [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: alt>motorcycles, others (more info?)
|
|
|
On May 7, 8:42 pm, Timberwoof <timberwoof.s... RemoveThis @infernosoft.com> wrote:
> In article
> <ad19e6e3-fa52-4cb0-88dc-fd834c25a... RemoveThis @56g2000hsm.googlegroups.com>,
> Rob Kleinschmidt <Rkleinsch1216... RemoveThis @aol.com> wrote:
>
> > On May 7, 8:38 am, Timberwoof <timberwoof.s... RemoveThis @infernosoft.com> wrote:
>
> > [ big snip]
>
> > > With this knowledge, for which you should be grateful that I have
> > > imparted it unto you, you should be able to tell which end goes forward.
>
> > Very nice.
>
> Thank you. I was inspired this morning by HWMNBN's post on the crucial
> importance of distinguishing between slide-tube-choke and
> butterfly-choke carburetors when diagnosing electrical problems in a
> non-starting bike.
But where do your ancestors fit into the picture ? |
|
| Back to top |
|
 | |
External
Since: Nov 19, 2007
Posts: 16
|
(Msg. 17) Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 7:05 am
Post subject: Re: Help Needed please [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On May 8, 4:52�am, "St. John Smythe" <sin... RemoveThis @n4vu.com> wrote:
> So, if the starter is working, the ignition must be working O.K.?
The ignition system in a modern vehicle rarely causes any problems at
all.
> Thanks for sharing that.
You're very welcome.
Back in the early 1960's, a trained mechanic told me if my engine
wouldn't start and I thought the carburetor was the problem, I should
replace the spark plugs, points, and condensor and set the timing.
He said I should rebuild the distributor if the engine still wouldn't
start and I suspected the carburetor. He suggested replacing the
ignition coil if I thought the carburetor was the problem.
But modern vehicles have electronic ignition systems and it's rare for
an ignition problem to occur.
I start troubleshooting by adjusting the throttle to fully close the
butterflies and if it still won't start, I proceed with cleaning the
carburetor.
Anybody who rides a constant vacuum carburetor-equipped motorcycle
should understand that the carburetors do not have chokes, and that
starting such a motorcycle is done with the enrichener wide open and
the throttle completely closed. |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Oct 21, 2007
Posts: 18
|
(Msg. 18) Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 7:52 am
Post subject: Re: Help Needed please [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
.. wrote:
> It's NOT an electrical problem. It seldom is an electrical problem.
> It's very obvious from the OP's description of the symptoms that the
> starter was *cranking* the engine, it cranked until the battery went
> dead.
So, if the starter is working, the ignition must be working O.K.?
Thanks for sharing that.
--
sjs >> Stay informed about: Help Needed please |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Nov 26, 2007
Posts: 807
|
(Msg. 19) Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 1:12 pm
Post subject: Re: Help Needed please [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
.. <RhiannonX.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote:
> It's NOT an electrical problem. It seldom is an electrical problem.
In my experience, it usually *is* electrical. When engines just stop
working after running fine a day or two before, it's more likely to be
electrical than anything else. Engines don't usually say: "Oh sod it, I
think I'll throw a rod or block my fuel lines" while parked up for 48
hours.
In this instance, though, the OPO seems so clueless that who knows what
he's done to it?
--
BMW K1100LT Ducati 750SS Honda CB400F & SL125
GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 BOTAFOT#60
The bells, the bells..... >> Stay informed about: Help Needed please |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Nov 26, 2007
Posts: 807
|
(Msg. 20) Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 1:12 pm
Post subject: Re: Help Needed please [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
St. John Smythe <sinjen.RemoveThis@n4vu.com> wrote:
> . wrote:
> > It's NOT an electrical problem. It seldom is an electrical problem.
> > It's very obvious from the OP's description of the symptoms that the
> > starter was *cranking* the engine, it cranked until the battery went
> > dead.
>
> So, if the starter is working, the ignition must be working O.K.?
> Thanks for sharing that.
Heh. Quite.
--
BMW K1100LT Ducati 750SS Honda CB400F & SL125
GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 BOTAFOT#60
The bells, the bells..... >> Stay informed about: Help Needed please |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Nov 26, 2007
Posts: 807
|
(Msg. 21) Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:27 pm
Post subject: Re: Help Needed please [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
~ <RhiannonX.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:
> But modern vehicles have electronic ignition systems and it's rare for
> an ignition problem to occur.
*Sigh*
Not with the various electronic black boxes, no. But with the coils, the
wiring, the plug caps, and especially the various connector blocks, it's
not rare at all.
--
BMW K1100LT Ducati 750SS Honda CB400F & SL125
GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 BOTAFOT#60
The bells, the bells..... >> Stay informed about: Help Needed please |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Jul 02, 2003
Posts: 1466
|
(Msg. 22) Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 7:44 pm
Post subject: Re: Help Needed please [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
In article
<dd1d3d38-5592-4005-9fc5-76e505f419d7.TakeThisOut@w5g2000prd.googlegroups.com>,
Rob Kleinschmidt <Rkleinsch1216128.TakeThisOut@aol.com> wrote:
> On May 7, 8:42 pm, Timberwoof <timberwoof.s....TakeThisOut@infernosoft.com> wrote:
> > In article
> > <ad19e6e3-fa52-4cb0-88dc-fd834c25a....TakeThisOut@56g2000hsm.googlegroups.com>,
> > Rob Kleinschmidt <Rkleinsch1216....TakeThisOut@aol.com> wrote:
> >
> > > On May 7, 8:38 am, Timberwoof <timberwoof.s....TakeThisOut@infernosoft.com> wrote:
> >
> > > [ big snip]
> >
> > > > With this knowledge, for which you should be grateful that I have
> > > > imparted it unto you, you should be able to tell which end goes forward.
> >
> > > Very nice.
> >
> > Thank you. I was inspired this morning by HWMNBN's post on the crucial
> > importance of distinguishing between slide-tube-choke and
> > butterfly-choke carburetors when diagnosing electrical problems in a
> > non-starting bike.
>
> But where do your ancestors fit into the picture ?
Some of them were scientists, engineers, and architects of Germany's
industrial revolution.
--
Timberwoof <me at timberwoof dot com>
faq: http://www.timberwoof.com/motorcycle/faq.shtml >> Stay informed about: Help Needed please |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Apr 17, 2007
Posts: 252
|
(Msg. 23) Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 9:49 pm
Post subject: Re: Help Needed please [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On May 8, 6:44 pm, Timberwoof <timberwoof.s... DeleteThis @infernosoft.com> wrote:
> In article
> <dd1d3d38-5592-4005-9fc5-76e505f41... DeleteThis @w5g2000prd.googlegroups.com>,
> Rob Kleinschmidt <Rkleinsch1216... DeleteThis @aol.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On May 7, 8:42 pm, Timberwoof <timberwoof.s... DeleteThis @infernosoft.com> wrote:
> > > In article
> > > <ad19e6e3-fa52-4cb0-88dc-fd834c25a... DeleteThis @56g2000hsm.googlegroups.com>,
> > > Rob Kleinschmidt <Rkleinsch1216... DeleteThis @aol.com> wrote:
>
> > > > On May 7, 8:38 am, Timberwoof <timberwoof.s... DeleteThis @infernosoft.com> wrote:
>
> > > > [ big snip]
>
> > > > > With this knowledge, for which you should be grateful that I have
> > > > > imparted it unto you, you should be able to tell which end goes forward.
>
> > > > Very nice.
>
> > > Thank you. I was inspired this morning by HWMNBN's post on the crucial
> > > importance of distinguishing between slide-tube-choke and
> > > butterfly-choke carburetors when diagnosing electrical problems in a
> > > non-starting bike.
>
> > But where do your ancestors fit into the picture ?
>
> Some of them were scientists, engineers, and architects of Germany's
> industrial revolution.
Thanks for sharing. You can't imagine how important
that is to reeky readers. Carry on. >> Stay informed about: Help Needed please |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Jul 02, 2003
Posts: 1466
|
(Msg. 24) Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 11:28 pm
Post subject: Re: Help Needed please [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
In article
<4faf1d2e-c806-44dd-a4e0-aea2c8bc228c.DeleteThis@s33g2000pri.googlegroups.com>,
Rob Kleinschmidt <Rkleinsch1216128.DeleteThis@aol.com> wrote:
> On May 8, 6:44 pm, Timberwoof <timberwoof.s....DeleteThis@infernosoft.com> wrote:
> > In article
> > <dd1d3d38-5592-4005-9fc5-76e505f41....DeleteThis@w5g2000prd.googlegroups.com>,
> > Rob Kleinschmidt <Rkleinsch1216....DeleteThis@aol.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > On May 7, 8:42 pm, Timberwoof <timberwoof.s....DeleteThis@infernosoft.com> wrote:
> > > > In article
> > > > <ad19e6e3-fa52-4cb0-88dc-fd834c25a....DeleteThis@56g2000hsm.googlegroups.com>,
> > > > Rob Kleinschmidt <Rkleinsch1216....DeleteThis@aol.com> wrote:
> >
> > > > > On May 7, 8:38 am, Timberwoof <timberwoof.s....DeleteThis@infernosoft.com>
> > > > > wrote:
> >
> > > > > [ big snip]
> >
> > > > > > With this knowledge, for which you should be grateful that I have
> > > > > > imparted it unto you, you should be able to tell which end goes
> > > > > > forward.
> >
> > > > > Very nice.
> >
> > > > Thank you. I was inspired this morning by HWMNBN's post on the crucial
> > > > importance of distinguishing between slide-tube-choke and
> > > > butterfly-choke carburetors when diagnosing electrical problems in a
> > > > non-starting bike.
> >
> > > But where do your ancestors fit into the picture ?
> >
> > Some of them were scientists, engineers, and architects of Germany's
> > industrial revolution.
>
> Thanks for sharing. You can't imagine how important
> that is to reeky readers. Carry on.
Don't get grumpy when you get an answer to a question!
--
Timberwoof <me at timberwoof dot com>
faq: http://www.timberwoof.com/motorcycle/faq.shtml
Ten Steps to Fascism: http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,2064157,00.html >> Stay informed about: Help Needed please |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Apr 17, 2007
Posts: 21
|
(Msg. 25) Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 3:52 am
Post subject: Re: Help Needed please [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On May 5, 8:22 pm, Charlie26 <n....RemoveThis@000.com> wrote:
> Hi, I bought a 95 ZX7R last week. The bike was riding good when i
> bought it then the day after i got it i noticed there wasnt oil and it
> wasnt starting. So i bought 10-W40 auto fully synthetic oil and put it
> in. It then started and ran for about 2 days. Then it didnt want to
> turn over and i wound up draining the battery trying to start it. I
> bought a tender and fully charged the battery, I still cant get it to
> turn over. Could the oil be the problem? If i didnt put the right oil
> in can it have messed something up? I try starting with the choke and
> it still wont work. I dont know what else to check it sounds like it
> isnt getting any gas but the tank is full. Please help me, thanks.
>
> --
> Posted at author's request, using moderatedhttp://www.MotorcycleForumz.cominterface
> Thread archive:http://www.MotorcycleForumz.com/Help-Needed-ftopict165343.html
Check the rocker/kill switch. >> Stay informed about: Help Needed please |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Nov 26, 2007
Posts: 807
|
(Msg. 26) Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 12:05 pm
Post subject: Re: Help Needed please [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
Bike Guy Joe <jetstarblue.RemoveThis@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Check the rocker/kill switch.
I dunno if the kill switch on that bike allows you to turn the engine
over with no ignition, but it's always worth checking the bleedin'
obvious.
--
BMW K1100LT Ducati 750SS Honda CB400F & SL125
GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 BOTAFOT#60
The bells, the bells..... >> Stay informed about: Help Needed please |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
| Related Topics: | Everything I needed to know about politics... - =2E. I learned from buttafly.com: Making Sense Out of Politics: 13 Helpful Hints for Today=92s Students by Joseph R. Muller Mar 16, 2004 Tell a Friend Make a Comment Since today=92s average college student has been raised by the television= =20....
Another tool ID needed VII - I was wondering if anyone here has seen a tool like number 118 before, it might have been modified: http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/
Instructors Needed - There are still many, many cagers on the Baltimore beltway who do not understand that their otherwise amusing little game of going slow in the left lane and then speeding up any time someone pulls out to pass simply does not work against motorcycles,....
Yamaha TW 200 1995 - CDI needed - If anyone got such for sale, please contact rinatm@yahoo.com And for the asshole who stole mine last night - I wish u a very bad accident, hope u will be a vegi very very soon, for a long long time!!!
YZ silencer needed - Looking for a silencer to fit a 1990 YZ 125, if anyone has one off of this year or any year that will work, please let me know, not looking to spend a whole lot of money. Maybe one persons junk can help me have a lot of fun this summer! Please reply to.... |
|
You can post new topics in this forum
You can reply to topics in this forum
You can edit your posts in this forum
You can delete your posts in this forum
You can vote in polls in this forum
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ
Profile
Private Messages
Log in
