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Sluggish cranking when hot

Started by waricle, July 07, 2011, 02:36:28 AM

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waricle

July 07, 2011, 02:36:28 AM
Stalled it when it was hot on the weekend and it wouldn't hardly crank over- had to push start.
Stopped for a break and the bike spun over really well when it had cooled.
It only seems to happen when it has warmed up I've noticed.
Any clues as to why it doesn't want to turn when it is hot?
I had to top up a litre of oil when I got home, hadn't checked or topped it up for a long time, could it be that?
I've often been asked, 'What do you old folks do now that you're retired'?

"Well. I'm fortunate to have a chemical engineering background, and one of the things I enjoy most is turning beer, wine, Scotch, and margaritas into urine."

Lotsokids

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July 07, 2011, 03:34:42 AM
Most of our bikes do this. A couple solutions are:
- Ensure the starter bolts and starter frame are clean and provide a good ground (I still need to do this to my bike)
- Crack your throttle just a little at startup.

Also do more reading here:
http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=2422.0
U.S. Air Force sport bike instructor (initial cadre), 2007-2009

I'm an American living & working in Hungary

waricle

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July 07, 2011, 05:56:04 AM
Thanks lotsokids!!
I will clean & tighten everything
I've often been asked, 'What do you old folks do now that you're retired'?

"Well. I'm fortunate to have a chemical engineering background, and one of the things I enjoy most is turning beer, wine, Scotch, and margaritas into urine."

NJona86FJ

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July 08, 2011, 03:12:24 AM
got to love the wuhwuhwuh... wuh....wu..h..w..u...h :wacko1:  mines doing it too has done since i got it.... nyeh...lazy... chuckles...  (popcorn)
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