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Re: Barnfind Motorcycle
Reply #60 - Oct 20^th, 2023 at 6:17pm

Bobby. wrote on Oct 20^th, 2023 at 5:21pm:

Gordon wrote on Oct 20^th, 2023 at 4:57pm:

Bobby. wrote on Oct 20^th, 2023 at 4:53pm:

Gordon wrote on Oct 20^th, 2023 at 2:44pm:

Here's where I'm up to.

2 days ago I sprayed WD40 into the pots.
Today I drained the tank (most of the fuel must have evaporated) sloshed some clean fuel around until it ran clear.

Hooked it up to my car, tried to kick it over but the bike engine hardly turned, just a few cranks but not turning over. I can hear the fuel filter doing it's thing.

One of my jumper leads actually melted. Any ideas?

"tried to kick it over but the bike engine hardly turned"

with or without the plugs?

Both, sounds like the starter motor is rooted.
I also tried to bump start it just to see if that loosened something up.

It should have been easy to turn it over without the plugs in.
At least it turns over - it's not seized.

Is your jumper cable faulty?
It shouldn't melt - usually they melt at poor quality connections
where the wire joins the end of the clips.

Engine not starting -
check that the spark plugs have a healthy blue spark - when earthed outside the motor.

Check that fuel is really getting into the motor.
I assume you have carburetors?
if so spray "engine start" or petrol into the carby intakes and try again.
You'll need to take the air cleaners off.

I reckon the issue was the jumper leads, they're cheapo petrol station ones I bought as I needed some in a hurry once. It didn't even turn over enough to give it a chance to start, just a few chugs.

The bike is EFI so I reckon it's got a good chance at starting without having to do much.
I don't mind doing all the work you mentioned above, but AFTER I hear the engine fire up

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Reply #61 - Oct 20^th, 2023 at 6:23pm

Gordon wrote on Oct 20^th, 2023 at 6:17pm:

I reckon the issue was the jumper leads, they're cheapo petrol station ones I bought as I needed some in a hurry once. It didn't even turn over enough to give it a chance to start, just a few chugs.

The bike is EFI so I reckon it's got a good chance at starting without having to do much.
I don't mind doing all the work you mentioned above, but AFTER I hear the engine fire up

Try new jumper leads.

You can always phone a bike shop -
they will turn up with a bike trailer and take it away to be repaired.
As you got the bike for free it's still a good deal.

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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 56801 Gender:	Re: Barnfind Motorcycle Reply #62 - Oct 20^th, 2023 at 6:41pm The bargain was Bobby. If Gordon could get it started, then it was his to keep. Is Gordon a man of his word?
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Bobby. Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 120462 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Barnfind Motorcycle Reply #63 - Oct 20^th, 2023 at 6:54pm Jasin wrote on Oct 20^th, 2023 at 6:41pm: The bargain was Bobby. If Gordon could get it started, then it was his to keep. Is Gordon a man of his word? Within one week Gordon will be riding his beautiful bike enjoying the nice weather. Hot babes will admire him.
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Jasin Gold Member Offline Posts: 56801 Gender:	Re: Barnfind Motorcycle Reply #64 - Oct 20^th, 2023 at 6:57pm I hope so. But I hope he proves himself up to the challenge.
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Bobby. Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 120462 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Barnfind Motorcycle Reply #65 - Oct 20^th, 2023 at 7:00pm Jasin wrote on Oct 20^th, 2023 at 6:57pm: I hope so. But I hope he proves himself up to the challenge. Gordon is in shape - he runs, he goes swimming and now he'll be like the Fonz on his motorcycle.
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Reply #66 - Oct 20^th, 2023 at 7:01pm

Bobby. wrote on Oct 20^th, 2023 at 6:23pm:

Gordon wrote on Oct 20^th, 2023 at 6:17pm:

I reckon the issue was the jumper leads, they're cheapo petrol station ones I bought as I needed some in a hurry once. It didn't even turn over enough to give it a chance to start, just a few chugs.

The bike is EFI so I reckon it's got a good chance at starting without having to do much.
I don't mind doing all the work you mentioned above, but AFTER I hear the engine fire up

Try new jumper leads.

You can always phone a bike shop -
they will turn up with a bike trailer and take it away to be repaired.
As you got the bike for free it's still a good deal.

100% sure it was crap leads. I had a high quality set for years that vanished. I reckon they got nicked at the dealership service centre. The ones I used were $15 petrol station ones.

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Reply #67 - Oct 20^th, 2023 at 7:05pm

Gordon wrote on Oct 20^th, 2023 at 7:01pm:

Bobby. wrote on Oct 20^th, 2023 at 6:23pm:

Gordon wrote on Oct 20^th, 2023 at 6:17pm:

I reckon the issue was the jumper leads, they're cheapo petrol station ones I bought as I needed some in a hurry once. It didn't even turn over enough to give it a chance to start, just a few chugs.

The bike is EFI so I reckon it's got a good chance at starting without having to do much.
I don't mind doing all the work you mentioned above, but AFTER I hear the engine fire up

Try new jumper leads.

You can always phone a bike shop -
they will turn up with a bike trailer and take it away to be repaired.
As you got the bike for free it's still a good deal.

100% sure it was crap leads. I had a high quality set for years that vanished. I reckon they got nicked at the dealership service centre. The ones I used were $15 petrol station ones.

I had a pair of leads like that.
I soldered the wires on using a gas stove to heat up the clips -
and a roll of solder -
then they have been perfect for 25 years or more.
I'll post a pic if you want?

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Reply #69 - Oct 20^th, 2023 at 7:24pm

Jasin wrote on Oct 20^th, 2023 at 7:05pm:

I remember returning to a Dealership in Nowra where my car was in for its 2nd day.
"I just popped in because I forgot to get something out of my car." removing the $15,000 wad-roll from the centre arm rest compartment. The looks on their faces was a poorly hidden 'damn'. Grin

Stealership.

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Reply #70 - Oct 20^th, 2023 at 7:53pm

Gordon wrote on Oct 20^th, 2023 at 7:24pm:

Jasin wrote on Oct 20^th, 2023 at 7:05pm:

I remember returning to a Dealership in Nowra where my car was in for its 2nd day.
"I just popped in because I forgot to get something out of my car." removing the $15,000 wad-roll from the centre arm rest compartment. The looks on their faces was a poorly hidden 'damn'. Grin

Stealership.

I will admit I did feel a sense of relief when I found it still there.

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Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21856 Gordon Gender:	Re: Barnfind Motorcycle Reply #71 - Oct 21^st, 2023 at 9:43am I got some decent jumper leads and it started first pop The engine sounds SWEET but it stalls as soon as I disconnect the leads which I guess means the battery is so bad it has dead cells. Off to get a new battery.
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Bobby. Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 120462 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Barnfind Motorcycle Reply #72 - Oct 21^st, 2023 at 11:20am Gordon wrote on Oct 21^st, 2023 at 9:43am: I got some decent jumper leads and it started first pop The engine sounds SWEET but it stalls as soon as I disconnect the leads which I guess means the battery is so bad it has dead cells. Off to get a new battery. You lucky devil. Keep us informed.
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Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21856 Gordon Gender:	Re: Barnfind Motorcycle Reply #73 - Oct 21^st, 2023 at 3:49pm Here's the engine running. The sound changes as I walk around the bike with my phone. http://sndup.net/v3wy
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Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21856 Gordon Gender:	Re: Barnfind Motorcycle Reply #74 - Oct 21^st, 2023 at 4:20pm Costs so far. Jumper leads $40 Oil, filter, battery $160
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