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jesseg010

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hmmm
« on: April 26, 2017, 01:50:22 AM »
hmm, bike suddenly stalled while riding. would compression suddenly be lost while riding?
bike getting spark.
getting gas.
how would I check compression,any body know?
« Last Edit: April 26, 2017, 01:55:56 AM by jesseg010 »

Redk

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Re: hmmm
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2017, 05:00:14 PM »
A basic test for compression would be to remove the plug, put your thumb over the spark plug hole, and crank the engine for just a second.  Chances are you DO have enough compression to run, yet the list is long, of culprits, when you have none.

Post more information as you discover it and there will be more to offer help.
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Re: hmmm
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2017, 03:38:24 PM »
as suggested I tested the compression and I can clearly feel that there is compression. the carb is relatively new bought it last year. like I said it just died while riding. engine cranks but doesn't start. Idk
thanks for the help though

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Re: hmmm
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2017, 04:13:25 PM »
after further inspection I took off the carb and sprayed starting fluid directly into the intake. it started! now I just gotta figure what part of fueling system did fail. I can see the carb is getting gas so the issue may be the components of the carb itself. hmmm

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Re: hmmm
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2017, 07:11:24 PM »
OK update although the line from the gas tank to carb is accessing fuel. there is no fuel in my carb bowl. hmm

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Re: hmmm
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2017, 07:16:55 PM »
Float valve stuck closed.

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Re: hmmm
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2017, 10:27:26 PM »
cleaned all the jets that was the carb problem it started right up.

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