Not starting [SOLVED]
Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 10:47 am
I have had my 96 1400 for ALMOST a year. Ive learned a ton from this site, TONS of knowledge here.
I ride my 1400 as a daily commuter, went on a two week vacation and come home after Turkey day and it was having difficulty starting. I charged the battery and it seemed OK for a day or two. Then it stopped starting again. So i went ahead and replaced the battery, gave it a good charge and started for another couple days. then stopped. WTH?!
It seems to crank very well but just wont turn over.
Some research I found out about the decompression cable, I was able to start it by manually pressing on the front cam, but only a couple of times. Followed the service manual and other advice and adjusted the front and rear decompression cables, was only a little off. but still wont start.
I pulled the plugs, front is tan - looks perfect, rear is blackened - a little rich, once it gets running I know Ill have to adjust a little especially because of the cold season.
I plan on checking or replacing the plugs (one year old) by grounding the plug while connected and checking for spark. Then doing a compression check and maybe ignition coil test (not sure on that, saw it in the service manual but need to read it again). Then if no results I will be looking at the carbs for fuel flow and air filters for blockages. Am I missing something incredibly simple?
I have gas, the selector is in the ON position, it cranks but wont fire. Ideas?
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I ride my 1400 as a daily commuter, went on a two week vacation and come home after Turkey day and it was having difficulty starting. I charged the battery and it seemed OK for a day or two. Then it stopped starting again. So i went ahead and replaced the battery, gave it a good charge and started for another couple days. then stopped. WTH?!
It seems to crank very well but just wont turn over.
Some research I found out about the decompression cable, I was able to start it by manually pressing on the front cam, but only a couple of times. Followed the service manual and other advice and adjusted the front and rear decompression cables, was only a little off. but still wont start.
I pulled the plugs, front is tan - looks perfect, rear is blackened - a little rich, once it gets running I know Ill have to adjust a little especially because of the cold season.
I plan on checking or replacing the plugs (one year old) by grounding the plug while connected and checking for spark. Then doing a compression check and maybe ignition coil test (not sure on that, saw it in the service manual but need to read it again). Then if no results I will be looking at the carbs for fuel flow and air filters for blockages. Am I missing something incredibly simple?
I have gas, the selector is in the ON position, it cranks but wont fire. Ideas?
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