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Posted: 08:54 pm Aug 19 2008
by KDXSean
Doesn't anybody use "Quick Start". I think it's just ether in a spray can.
Have someone spray in the carb when your kicking it over. Usually fires right up
Posted: 02:45 pm Aug 20 2008
by JoeR
I have used Ether, but I avoid it if I can. It makes such high cylinder pressures, and doesn't have any lube in it, you can damage stuff quick with it.
The one exception:Walmart brand ether has more propellant, or other additives, in it than ether. I've got a really old Diesel engine that the injection pump is bad in. It won't develop enough fuel pressure to start at cranking RPMs. Walmart ether helps it start smoothly without any spark knock at all. Other brands knock too much to use it without damage.
Joe
Posted: 05:27 pm Aug 21 2008
by jr111
I did what you guys said and it worked! I pulled the tank and rear fender off, pulled the plug out. Flipped the bike over to drain, kicked over a bunch of times. Righted the bike; put it into 4th gear and ran it around the driveway for about 5 minutes. Checked compression...130 psi (money). Poured a teaspoon of fuel down the spark plug hole into the cylinder, replaced plug and wire. Kicked once...and it cranked up for about 5 seconds. Put everything back, added gas and the rest is history. I even did a few victory lapse around the house - wheelies and everything! Neighbors love me. Man, I dig my kdx.
Everyone who took the time to read and make recommendations or comments on this thread...much thanks. It wouldn't have happened without you. If you are ever in Virginia, let me know and I'll show you some bitchin' trails.
Later,
jr
Posted: 05:45 pm Aug 21 2008
by KDX DAD
Where in Virginia? I'm in Lynchburg and would love to find new trails to ride.
Posted: 06:40 pm Aug 21 2008
by jr111
KDX DAD wrote:Where in Virginia? I'm in Lynchburg and would love to find new trails to ride.
I'm your neighbor. PM me and we can get together...or I can send you some info on trail systems in our area. There are a lot of folks that ride off road and dual sport in Central VA; I know they would be happy to put in their two cents, as well.
jr
Re: Bike won't start - need more ideas
Posted: 12:02 am Feb 24 2024
by igrip
16 years later this site is still relevant and I used the advice given to start my bike today. Thank you.