Waiting for the AA man bike still wont start

[Maz]

Hi all,

Well, am gettig pritty stick of this bike. Was conned when I bought itin october its had nothing but problems and now even with a new battery it still wont start.

Am so sick right now, pissed off doesnt even come close!

List of problems its had repaired:

Exhaust repaired
Clutch repaired
Clutch plates replaced
Oil leak sorted
New bettery

Now it wont even start! I just cannot affordto keep fixing it....


Grrrrrrrrrrrrr

Rant over! Love u all xx

[Wes]

What bike is it Maz?

[Maz]

Its a xvs 250 x

[Wes]

Is it turning over at all? or is there a clicking sound when you press the button?

[Maz]

Its turning over it just wont fire and after keeping urfinger on the starter the engine management light comes on.

[Dabz]

Sounds like maybe the fuel pump or fuel management isn't giving any juice to ignite

[Last Train]

Kin cheers...

:(

[Maz]

Aa man been the fuel has crystallized as its been stood for 4 weeks but the fuel been in s7nce end of novemebr so, I dont know what to do really. The aa man said its easy to fix but he doesnt have the time :(

[Conehead]

Not a hard job but you are going to need to flush the entire system. Where in Wiltshire are you if you dont mind me asking. If in Salisbury I might be able to help you.

[Maz]

Am in trowbridge thanks for your advice

[Conehead]

Do you have any mechanical knowledge

[Maz]

No, cars a little bit but bikes only minimal. I know how to take out the battery and I fixed the headlight buly taking it apart and fitting a new screw for it but its easy that bit.

[Maz]

I used to take car engines apart but that was in 2005 havent touched mechanics since.

[Conehead]

I think you said it had carbs. If so I dont mind coming to help if you cant get it here. Can do it Sunday if you like. All I ask is you help out with my fuel and possibly whatever you think the job is worth. Sorry to ask but times are hard for us at the moment.

[Swanny]

You need to empty the tank anyway, you could try emptying it and putting some new fuel in then see what happens when you try to start it. It won't make it any worst.

[Dabz]

Yu[ if it's carbs then try putting fresh fuel in, sticking the fuel tap on prime and crank it over for as much as the battery will take - you might get a spark and ignition and then job done

[Maz]

Thats fine, the bike is an XVS 250. The bike isnt the best of shape due to the previous owner. Do you need anything tool wise? The aa guy came and had a look battery is fine, sparkies are ok but I will meed to change them this year and he said he is sure its the fuel and when I said its been in since November and havent been anywhere really so its got a full tanlk. X

[Maz]

I dont know how to empylty it xx

[Maz]

Its ok guys ive got Wheelers sorting it for me! Thank you all so much! I cant wait till I get out on rides xx

[Wes]

:)

[Conehead]

No probs. If you get stuck give me a shout. :) :)

[Gooz]

Maz im in trowvegas with the tools and the knowhow if you want it sorting sooner, just pm me starting to get my life back slowly lol so happy to help you out if you need it :)