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Old 10-09-2010, 03:26 AM
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Bike was running fine rode it to work today no problems. Got off from work this mourning and went to start the bike nothing just a clicking sound like the starter is kicking out but the motor isn't turning. So I tried to roll it and start it , but when I did that the tires wouldn't roll. I'm lost the bike has been running fine the only thing different is I just put on new led blinkers 4 days ago . Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old 10-09-2010, 03:56 AM
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Not sure without more information. Things to do or check. Put the bike in neutral, check the fuses, if it turns and won't start check the spark plugs, my bike's plugs get fouled pretty easy. Do you hear the fuel pump when you key is in the on position? There are a bunch of other reason it could not be starting though.
 
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Old 10-09-2010, 04:17 AM
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The plugs are good and I always start it in neutral , the bike just wont turn over . When I turn on the ignition the lights come on but when I hit the ignition button you her a click like the starter is kicking out to turn the motor over but it just can't. But thanks for your help. Also it is a 95 f3
 
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Old 10-09-2010, 04:28 AM
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Battery? Cells can burn out within the battery to where it has some power just not enough CA to turn it over. Try puttin it on a charger. Then if it still doesnt turn over, something is seized somewhere(starter?) or the battery is bad. Trial and error, track it down.
 
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Old 10-09-2010, 04:48 AM
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Thanks will try it in the mourning , I mean in the afternoon when I get up because I just got off of work. But what got me bothered is shouldn't I still be able to roll start it if it was the battery? Because I tried to rolled start it and the tire wouldn't roll like something was seized up.
 
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Old 10-09-2010, 08:19 AM
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I saw a thread here about something called dirty starter, try moving the starter mount down a little, and see if it starts... I had a similar issue on my bike
 
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Old 10-09-2010, 08:48 AM
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It sounds like you might have what's referred to as a hydro-lock. What can happen is if one of your floats in a carburetor sticks open, then that allows fuel to flow freely into the carb, overfilling it. Over time, like while you're at work, the fuel flows down into the cylinder and fills it. As we all know, liquids can't be compressed so your engine won't turn over. Try removing the spark plugs, then try turning it over. If this was the issue, one of the cylinders will spray a lot of fuel out on the initial push of the starter. If it turns over, put the plugs back in and see if it starts then.
 
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Old 10-10-2010, 08:58 AM
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Thanks for your advice I do Dirt , it was fuel in the cylinders. I pulled the plugs and and the motor turn over and blew out the fuel.Put the plugs back in and it fired up. Now I have to get the carbs worked on. Thanks again
 
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and dirt saves the day yet again.
 
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Old 10-10-2010, 10:11 PM
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Glad I was able to help. Even I get lucky once in a while.
 
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