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  • don07tncav
    XStremely XSive
    • Oct 2004
    • 358
    • West Tennessee
    #1

    Carbs done, bike won't fire up...

    Number three was full of crud and the others looked great. But she won't start. It turnsover like normal and I noticed no fuel flowing at first, a line was kinked but I got that.

    Does it take a while for the carbs to fill up? I had it in prime for a bit and tried but no luck, maybe I'm pushing things.
    Don
    99 Valkyrie Interstate named Drakker

    81 XS1100 H Peppylebleu sold and gone to a good home

    81 XS1100 Midnight Special Peppyledeux sold and gone to another great home
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    • don07tncav
      XStremely XSive
      • Oct 2004
      • 358
      • West Tennessee
      #2
      Bill is that cell phone of yours fired up??
      Don
      99 Valkyrie Interstate named Drakker

      81 XS1100 H Peppylebleu sold and gone to a good home

      81 XS1100 Midnight Special Peppyledeux sold and gone to another great home

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        • John
          XS-XJ Super Guru
          • Oct 2003
          • 5117
          #3
          Did you pull the float needle and seats to check the screen/strainer that attaches to the top of the seat? I found some wierd stuff up there on the carbs from my 78. Would have never found it if I hadn't pulled the seats.

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            • nashville_bill
              XSive Maximus
              • Jul 2002
              • 605
              • Nashville, TN
              #4
              Give me a ring -- I'll be home tonight.
              Bill Murrin
              Nashville, TN
              1981 XS1100SH "Kick in the Ass"
              1981 XS650SH "Numb in the Ass"
              2005 DL1000 V-Strom "WOW"
              2005 FJR1300 Newest ride
              1993 ST1100 "For Sale $2,700" (Sold)
              2005 Ninja 250 For Sale $2,000 1100 miles

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                • don07tncav
                  XStremely XSive
                  • Oct 2004
                  • 358
                  • West Tennessee
                  #5
                  Thanks for the help last night Bill! I'll be working on your suggestions this morning.
                  Don
                  99 Valkyrie Interstate named Drakker

                  81 XS1100 H Peppylebleu sold and gone to a good home

                  81 XS1100 Midnight Special Peppyledeux sold and gone to another great home

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                    • don07tncav
                      XStremely XSive
                      • Oct 2004
                      • 358
                      • West Tennessee
                      #6
                      Thanks to Bill's suggestions I was able to get it up and running this morning. What a difference the sound of four cylenders make firing when they are supposed to. I can't wait to see the difference in the drive.

                      I really appreciate all the help and advice gents, THANKS!!

                      BTW, Have a fantastic turkey day!
                      Don
                      99 Valkyrie Interstate named Drakker

                      81 XS1100 H Peppylebleu sold and gone to a good home

                      81 XS1100 Midnight Special Peppyledeux sold and gone to another great home

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                        • skids
                          XS-XJ Super Guru
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 5047
                          • Florissant, CO, USA
                          #7
                          Is it a secret? Tell us.

                          Originally posted by don07tncav
                          Thanks to Bill's suggestions I was able to get it up and running this morning. What a difference the sound of four cylenders make firing when they are supposed to. I can't wait to see the difference in the drive.

                          I really appreciate all the help and advice gents, THANKS!!

                          BTW, Have a fantastic turkey day!
                          Skids (Sid Hansen)

                          Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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                            • don07tncav
                              XStremely XSive
                              • Oct 2004
                              • 358
                              • West Tennessee
                              #8
                              Naaa Skids!! Just a lot of common sence! You know, the air, fire, fuel & have you looked at this, that, & the other thing.
                              Don
                              99 Valkyrie Interstate named Drakker

                              81 XS1100 H Peppylebleu sold and gone to a good home

                              81 XS1100 Midnight Special Peppyledeux sold and gone to another great home

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