TFT Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Well my bike has been in my friends garage all winter here in Schaumburg Ilinois and he didn't start it and I didn't winterize it. I just flew in this morning from Anchorage and when I went to start it ... no go!! It cranks, and will stumble now and then but no start. It's 1:00 pm, Thursday here in Illinois and I need some help fast if I plan to head out on Friday and attend MIXXT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aholexx Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 drain the tank and add fresh fuel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Horn Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Lot of people here are stoked on a product called Seafoam Fuel cleaner. I use Stabil over the winter. Carbed bikes appear to have a rougher time. I think the drain the tank / fresh fuel idea is good advice. Starting fluid is a lifesaver for stubborn starts. BE VERY CAREFUL with this stuff. It is HIGHLY flammable, causes knock if you spray too much. I would be careful around the intake ducts, it might damage the finish. If you have spark, this stuff is a guaranteed fire. A little goes a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Krypt Keeper Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Seafoam is the shit 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman_40 Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Not sure if u got carb for EFI, but if it's carb make sure you drain the bolls on the carbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Make sure the battery is good and charged. Bikes seem like they need to spin faster than cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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