Pit Bike Club

Lew_c · 27-08-2010, 03:00 PM

Hi all, thump* 140cc is starting a bit funny.

From cold it never used to like choke at all, infact choke would kill the bike. Since then the bike will now start with the choke after pissing around the mixture screw it is no longer over fuelling like mad, but can struggle to idle but i just need to screw the idle screw in a touch.

the problem is when the bike is fully warm it just struggles to kick, usually takes between 10-30 kicks before (or if at all) it starts. Very strange! The bike bump starts so easily though, the engine seems fine.

The only thing I can think contributing to the problem is the clutch has come a bit loose and I can hear it knocking a bit (has happened before) but I dont think that would cause the bike not to start. Doubt this is really a massive problem because it kicks from cold okay.. Just not when it is warm

Any suggestions?

jellybaby · 27-08-2010, 03:03 PM

if the bike is already started, why you trying to kick it?

Lew_c · 27-08-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jellybaby

if the bike is already started, why you trying to kick it?

Maybe I didn't word it properly.
The bike is warm.. I.e, has been started and ran for a while brum brum brum. You fancy a break from the bike so you turn the engine off for a few mins. Come to return and it won't start.

hardy har har @ the comedian Jellybaby

jellybaby · 27-08-2010, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lew_c

Maybe I didn't word it properly.
The bike is warm.. I.e, has been started and ran for a while brum brum brum. You fancy a break from the bike so you turn the engine off for a few mins. Come to return and it won't start.

hardy har har @ the comedian Jellybaby

no it was how you worded it, i understand now, soz

Lew_c · 27-08-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jellybaby

no it was how you worded it, i understand now, soz

Surely anyone with a brain would understand that I wouldn't want to start the bike if it was already running, it was clearly a mistake that you highlighted, so I shall highlight your lovely way with words.

Anyway, the internet isn't the place for fighting however I'd like to find out why my bike isn't running great.

themountain · 27-08-2010, 03:22 PM

your engine runs too rich...lean it out a bit and you´ll be fine