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Have spark but bike won't start?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by timbojim, Jul 25, 2012.

  1. timbojim

    timbojim Member

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    Before anyone rushes in here telling me I need to check my valve clearances, clean the carbs, or any engine work, you should know that then engine was running like a dream before i took up the job of cleaning the wiring harness, simplifying it to the simplest configuration. I have a spark on all 4 spark plugs. the bike has been sitting for a while (4 months). Does anybody know any wiring related issues that could affect the starting issue? any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
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    You could have reversed the pulg connections for the coils if you had them apart, or the wires are on the wrong plugs. 1 and 4 to one coil and 2 and 3 to the other.
     
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    Prime your carbs by flipping the PC over to prime? Was it just gas sitting for 4 months in your carb w/o any stabilizer or UCL? Battery is fully charged?
     
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    MN-Maxims St. Paul Minnesota

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    If you are getting spark, I would doubt its electrical , carbs dried out after sitting and it's not getting fuel for some reason. Add some propane to the air box.
     
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    What's the battery like?
     
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