PLEASE HELP! URGENT

[jack_zxr400]

Sorry this in wrong section, need as much help as poss,

This is Jacks girlfriend,

his bikes broken down on the M25
between junction 9+8 (nr dartford)
for hours, can anyone help
with what he could do to start the bike:

bike started loosing power
pulled over
bike cut out
could not start it,

petrol fine, electrics work (neutral light comes on)
when tries starting, misfires, good compression but
wont start.

ANY FEEDBACK HELPFUL!

really desperate,

many thanks

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

[tutton]

Was it wet roads? or damn conditions,
water in carbs or airbox often makes bikes not start and just keep backfiring.
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[OssY]

Wat year bike???

[ms51ves3]

If it was wet it could also be the coil or the plug cap has got wet and is shorting.

If someone could get some WD40 down to him he could spray the inside of the plug caps and then see if it runs.

[jack_zxr400]

thanks so much, its not wet roads,
the bike is h100 1991

thankyou thankyou thankyou

other suggestions really appreciated!
as road is not wet,

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

[Paddy Blake]

It could have water in the bottom of the carbs.Drain them and try again.
I take it he tried push starting it.

Paddy.

[jack_zxr400]

Hes just gone off the phone to me to try push starting it again,
and i told him to check the carbs, but he says he
doesnt think he can because he doesnt have
the right tools.

Thanks for suggestions,
will answer r.e push starting when he calls back,
but i dont think it will as hes already tried

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

[stinkwheel]

Checking then changing the sparkplug would be my first port of call.

Making sure the plug lead is screwed in properly.

If it has points ignition, making sure the points haven't closed up.
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[jack_zxr400]

wont push start soundec like it might but
didnt spark, then made poof sound

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

[jack_zxr400]

"Checking then changing the sparkplug would be my first port of call.

Making sure the plug lead is screwed in properly.

If it has points ignition, making sure the points haven't closed up."

checked plug lead, doesnt know how to check ignition points, and
cant check sparkplug

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

[tutton]

Without tools there aint going to be much else he can do at the roadside,

Needs to ideally plug out and check sparks, check fuel on plug, then check the igntion timing as per stinkwheel says.
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Past: '05 Peugeot XPS '99 Aprillia RS125 '94 FZR600R
Current: '02 ZX636 A1P '51 CCM R30

[Paddy Blake]

Make sure the battery leads are tight.

Paddy.

[jack_zxr400]

oh dear,
how do you check ignition points?
can it be done without tools?

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

[jack_zxr400]

he cant get to battery leads, but ty paddy,
there under seat and he doesnt know how to
lift it up ty jo
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Previous Bike: ZXR 400
Current Bike: R6
Test Date: 8/8/2008-PASSED

[Paddy Blake]

What bike is it

[jack_zxr400]

h100 f 1991 :s !

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

[Selkie]

Silly idea but why not call the RAC/AA get the bike home or somewhere safer to work on it than the hard shoulder of the M25.

Did he manage to get it started in the end?

[jack_zxr400]

No, its not started, and he isnt a member!
I think hes arranged to be picked up,
but that will be some time, hes just trying to
see if theres anything he can do meantime

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

[The Artist]

I suggest not to keep trying with throttle open. Probably flooded (popping noises suggests this)

Check all electrical connections.

Check water reservoir, make sure it hasn't lowered by much

Check underneath engine for any obvious leaks or damage.

[jack_zxr400]

Thank you, I will pass on the message when he calls back
in a sec, I think hes close to giving up, me too,
noise of the traffic is giving me ear ache! haha.

Thanks really appreciate everyones suggestions, Jo.
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Previous Bike: ZXR 400
Current Bike: R6
Test Date: 8/8/2008-PASSED

[jack_zxr400]

Thanks, might be flooded, he'll have to see at home.


thanks again jodie.
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Previous Bike: ZXR 400
Current Bike: R6
Test Date: 8/8/2008-PASSED

[stinkwheel]

Tell him not to go out on a 2-stroke without a spare sparkplug and a plug spanner again. 9/10 times a stroker conks out it is a problem with the plug.

Many of them even have a place to keep one under one of the panels/the seat (the H100 isn't one of them though). The kawasaki triples have spaces under the seat for two sets of spare plugs.
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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.

[jack_zxr400]