Flooded carbs

jack_zxr400 · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2008 Karma :

Hey guys, the bike fell onto the floor and now its not starting and on the floor is petrol that came out of the over flow and I can smell petrol around the bike, I'm thinking the carbs are flooded?

If you think it is does anyone know how to get it started sooner than just leaving it to stand as I'm at a friends house and if its not can you let me know what you think it is

quick responces would be very very helpful Karma

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Previous Bike: ZXR 400
Current Bike: R6
Test Date: 8/8/2008-PASSED

jack_zxr400 · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2008 Karma :

never mind.. got it bump started and its working fine now.. well I say fine its still having problems but anyway I cant be bother to talk about it now Thumbs Down

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Previous Bike: ZXR 400
Current Bike: R6
Test Date: 8/8/2008-PASSED

Cigaro · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Karma :

No, it will actually be because you lost all the fuel out of the float bowl when you dropped it.

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yen_powell · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Jun 2008 Karma :

I trail ride and my bike lays down a lot so I tell you what it took me a few years to learn.
https://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/yen_powell/Dsc00891.jpg
If the bike falls over and won't start when you lift it up, give it a few spins (or kicks) with the throttle held wide open to clear it, then try then starting the bike as you would normally.
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