Kick starting an xr600r/HELP!

SM.Morgan · Traffic Copper Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Karma :

I can't start my xr600r its begining to piss me off!

I've done all the things which i've been told to do, ignition off, kick it 4-5 times, get it to tdc, ignition on and kick the thing into next week.

Got it started twice but now it won't fire up at all, oh had two massive bangs, guessing I flooded it trying and it popped the fuel?

Any suggestions?

the bike in question.

https://i12.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/46/29/3b2a_1.JPG
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Harley XR1200

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

posting in the workshop section of the forum might help
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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Kill switch set so the bike can't start
Throttle wide open and kick fully through ten times
Close throttle and flick kill switch
Kick slowly through to TDC
Pull in decompression lever and kick down an inch or so
One full kick and it should fire

Also check the valves are in spec.

Eddie Hitler · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Nov 2007 Karma :

Can't help regarding starting it but lovely bike. Thumbs Up

SM.Morgan · Traffic Copper Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Karma :

Cheers Joe, managed to get her to fire up, i've got the knack now Laughing

Note to self: de-compression lever must be off when giving the final kick. oopsie.

And cheers eddie, its abit tatty at the minute but nothing a good bit of autosol and some muck-off wont fix Thumbs Up

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Harley XR1200