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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: jwoo on March 18, 2005, 03:26:28 PM

Title: Startup Problems after Long Storage
Post by: jwoo on March 18, 2005, 03:26:28 PM
What is the most likely cause of a not being able to start up after my bike has been untouched for about 4 months.
Title: Startup Problems after Long Storage
Post by: scratch on March 18, 2005, 03:35:25 PM
#1 reason: battery
#1.2a: Fuel turning to varnish clogging all the jets in the carburetor.
Title: Re: Startup Problems after Long Storage
Post by: mjm on March 18, 2005, 03:46:49 PM
Quote from: jwooWhat is the most likely cause of a not being able to start up after my bike has been untouched for about 4 months.

Assuming that it is turning over -

No fuel in the float bowls - put in prime

Bad fuel in the float bowls - replace
Title: Startup Problems after Long Storage
Post by: jwoo on March 18, 2005, 04:13:37 PM
yes it is turning over, just won't fire.
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