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Old 04-05-2010, 04:20 AM   #10 (permalink)
FastPlastic
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98 Cherokee - '98 Jeep Cherokee
90 day: 17.18 mpg (US)

ZX7R Ninja - '99 Kawasaki ZX7R Ninja
90 day: 42.45 mpg (US)
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I really appreciate the help guys. I'll try to answer all of your questions.

1. nayeliesuncle - Does the bike always start like that? In an uneven rythim?
From what I remember yes that's what its always sounded like.

2. nayeliesuncle - Can you push start it?
I did try a couple of times, but it's has always been a hard one to push start. Did a little EOC and you really had to watch your speed or else you would need the starter.

3. nayeliesuncle - Links
I checked out the links and I know the clutch sensor is fine because it won't start if I pull the clutch in. Plus the kick stand sensor unless I'm incorrect should still allow the bike to start when down. Just not once you place it in gear.

4. Ryland - Carbs.
I've had problems with water in the carbs ever since I bought the bike. Sadly it sits outside year round and every year I try and drain them good. I use fuel stabilizer over the winter, but every time I drain them I still find water. The gas is not the newest as I filled it up for the last time in December. But I did try just a little starting fluid in it and I didn't even get a puff out of it. The reason I know it's pumping gas is I drained the carbs once and than tried starting the bike again. I than tried draining them a second time, also finding just a little water the second go round. All 4 carbs had the same amount of fuel in them the second time I drained them. I would not be suprised if the carbs did need cleaning, as it hasn't really been done in 3 years. But shouldn't I get at least 1 or 2 puffs out of it considering it's got 4 carbs? Surely they can't all be clogged that bad can they?

Thanks,
Phil
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