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Old 09-20-2007, 10:19 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default The bike cranks but wont start

I have an 86 intruder 700 the bike will turn over but wont start. I've got fire to the plugs, and gas, all the fuses are good, I am stumped what can it be

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Old 09-20-2007, 10:51 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I have an 86 intruder 700 the bike will turn over but wont start. I've got fire to the plugs, and gas, all the fuses are good, I am stumped what can it be
Let me guess: It has been sitting unused for a "long" time recently, like sometime in the past 6 months or so.

Gunked up carb(s). Easy test: Spray a LITTLE starter fluid (ether) into the intake housing (where the air cleaner is) and turn it over. Bet it fires for a few revolutions.
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Old 09-20-2007, 10:53 AM   #3 (permalink)
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i had it running, cleaned the engine, I tried not to get anything major wet...then it just wouldnt start but i will try the starter fluid
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