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Bike won't start without silencer...

Posted: 06:30 am Nov 02 2010
by barncat
Is this normal? I haven't got my silencer yet, but went out to start the bike. It's been sitting for around a month, so I thought I'd start it up.

After 15-20 kicks, I gave up. This thing usually starts on first kick.

I then got to thinking about the KIPS Valve. will this start without the silencer?

Posted: 09:49 am Nov 02 2010
by Julien D
Yes, it will start without a silencer. I can't advise doing so though.

Posted: 10:10 am Nov 02 2010
by Tedh98
I've never tried, but I can't imagine why it wouldn't start. Probably wouldn't run too well.

If it sat for a month, I'd guess that the carb got gummed up.

As usual, check for spark, then check for fuel delivery.