Welcome, Guest
Username: Password: Remember me
  • Page:
  • 1

TOPIC:

Won't start without starter fluid 15 Oct 2021 14:53 #856685

  • Jim
  • Jim's Avatar Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
  • Posts: 1
  • Thank you received: 0
Hi all, first time poster, long time reader. So here goes- I have an 81 kz1000 car, stock except for a h&h 4 into 1 and uni pods, after a recent rebuild the bike ran well, but I couldn't get it to idle right, I would have to turn the screw up, ride a bit, come to a stop then turn it down and repeat. After doing a leak test, the boots seamed to be leaking. I Replaced the boots, no more leaks but now it won't start without starter fluid. Trying to without it, it just cranks. I'm stuck because if it was a spark problem or not getting air or fuel, I don't think it would start at all. Any suggestions on where to start would be appreciated, thanks

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Won't start without starter fluid 15 Oct 2021 15:35 #856689

  • SWest
  • SWest's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • 10 22 2014
  • Posts: 22347
  • Thank you received: 2599
Pilot jets clogged
The following user(s) said Thank You: Jim

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Won't start without starter fluid 15 Oct 2021 16:39 #856690

  • Nessism
  • Nessism's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • Posts: 7257
  • Thank you received: 2659
One other possibility is that you didn't get the petcock hooked up properly and the carbs aren't getting fuel.  Also realize that you need to prime the carbs the first time after they are fully drained.
The following user(s) said Thank You: Jim

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Won't start without starter fluid 17 Oct 2021 05:48 #856743

  • ThatGPzGuy
  • ThatGPzGuy's Avatar
  • Offline
  • Sustaining Member
  • More Sparky than Speed Racer
  • Posts: 1451
  • Thank you received: 369
As Nessism says, make sure fuel is getting to the carbs. If so, then trace your enrichment circuit all the way through and make sure all the passages are clear and the valves are opening when the choke is pulled. Lastly, make sure your pilot circuit is clear. 
Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
"If you didn't build it, it's not really yours"
The following user(s) said Thank You: Jim

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Page:
  • 1
Powered by Kunena Forum