starting problem

[bikerzx7r1981]

Hi,

I havn't used my bike for a month or so, I charged the battery up and tried to start it.

It has plenty of power and normally a good starter but it wasnt having any of it.

It has pod filters on, but like I say normally its a good starter.

In the end I had to put a bit of petrol down two of the cylinders and it started fine. and then fine for next day.

but when I leave it for a while I have to put petrol down the cylinders again.

Is it jsut with it being cold?

Any help appreciated

[MisterCinders]

What kind of bike?

If it is fuel-starved, why might that be? Carb problems? Petcock problems?

If it is bad at start-up, could be something in the float bowls. Maybe leaking while the bike sits, leaving them dry when you try to start it. Once its running, you'd get fuel in there to overcome the leak, but starting the bike with empty float bowls would not work.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Normally, if the bike has been sitting for a while and gas has evaporated from the carbs, the "PRIME" position on your petcock will fill the float bowls and aid in starting. Otherwise, is the maintenance current on the bike? Adjusted valves? Clean carbs? Clean air filter? Clean electrical connections?


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff