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Bike still wont start ,but backfires loud

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by jonnymaritime, May 3, 2008.

  1. jonnymaritime

    jonnymaritime Member

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    Hi there my bike was running and now is not since its taken a fall over . NOw I can hear the sound of flame in the exaust. Back fires really loud from the carbs and the exaust. any ideas?? battery is charged , gas is full this is getting depressing .
     
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    You might want to check your fuel levels in the float bowls. Also check your fuel lines to make sure fuel is flowing through them.
     
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    Also check your air intake, the oil from the crankcase has a bad habit of passing up to the airbox through the crankcase breather and contaminating the filter.
     
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    check/change your spark plugs and change the oil on the bike too. had mine do the same thing after cleaning carbs and this is what took care of it.
     
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    Agree, I had very loud backfires, the new sprak plugs solved the issue...all after a cople months messing with carbs, coils and so :), thinking, it can't be the spark plugs...
     
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    turns out it was the spark plugs ! She Rips and Roars now! I must say I changed them 3 months ago .... why would it eat the plugs so fast after being started only a dozen times?
    Anywho, I'm Glad she is Finally running smooth (er) .
     
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