RXS wont start

Marc_Buck · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 May 2004 Karma :

Right before we start, i havn't upjetted it, like i was going to.

OK, went to start bike, and it wont start, it back fires every 3rd ish kick and every now and then starts, rev up to 2k revs on its own the dies. Shocked

Anyone know the problem? petrol tank is full and has oil.
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94 fzr600r

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Is it points ignition? Sounds like the timing has slipped. Check the marks line up properly. If it is a CDI ignition, ignore this.
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Marc_Buck · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 May 2004 Karma :

Sorry mate i didn't understand a word of that.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Hmmm, difficult to describe, easy to point to. Under the left hand engine cover you will find the flywheel for the alternator (which generates the electricity). If it is a points ignition, there will be a set of points mounted somewhere in the middle of the flywheel.

It would take ages to describe how to check your static timing in laymans talk if it is a points ignition but it is not difficult. There are good pictures in a workshop manual.

Points look like this, the brown plastic bit presses against the cam on the bolt in the middle of the flywheel (which turns round with the engine):
https://www.kmproducts.co.uk/images/Rotax-ignition-points.jpg
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

DM · Scooby Slapper Joined: 16 Oct 2004 Karma :

Or you can tell us what year it is Smile

. I think anything post 1990 or around then has a CDI ignition.

Anyhow, tell us a bit more info, like: Has it been sitting for awhile? Did you have any trouble the last time it ran? It could really be any of a wide array of problems, so the more information the better.

Most likely it's just a case of blockage in your carburator, though.

Marc_Buck · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 31 May 2004 Karma :

It's an 89 last time i ran it was fine.
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DM · Scooby Slapper Joined: 16 Oct 2004 Karma :

Well, the first thing I'd do is strip and clean the carburator. Just gotta make sure everything is nice and tight when reassembled Smile

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