Gs650gjosh Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Hi everyone, I have just passed my bike test, I've got a gs650g 1981. I love it. The only issue is, its hit and miss with the start up. I've got a brand new battery, starter motor seems fine. What should I else could it be? Cheers Quote Link to comment
wobblegob Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Check valve clearances Quote Link to comment
Bowler Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 23 minutes ago, wobblegob said: Check valve clearances Next to this, have you done a basic check-up or maintenance? Make sure you have: Clean carbs New/clean air filter New/decent spark plugs And maybe a little more info about the problem. Does the starter go round? Or is it hit or miss for turning? If so, it could be the starter relay is iffy. Quote Link to comment
Gs650gjosh Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 I'm sorry, I know nil about bike mechanics The starter always makes a healthy starting noise but 50% of the time the engine doesn't kick in Quote Link to comment
Gixer1460 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Best start learning or get used to being raped at a stealer! Get a Haynes manual, read it and read it again then try and follow the fault finding diagnosis but if you haven't got at least a good basic toolkit you will be stuffed to fix things but may at least be able to point to the problem at a stealers! Quote Link to comment
Bowler Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 2 hours ago, Gs650gjosh said: I'm sorry, I know nil about bike mechanics The starter always makes a healthy starting noise but 50% of the time the engine doesn't kick in So the starter goes round, but the engine doesn't? That sounds like the startcoupling, which is a challenge to fix as a rookie, but not impossible Quote Link to comment
Blubber Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Check your kill switch wiring Quote Link to comment
Dezza Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Is it random or is there some sort of pattern? For instance, does it often refuse to start when only hot or when cold? 1 Quote Link to comment
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