Orange 600 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I'm the new owner of a nice 86 radian. When I went to try it out it started like it was brand new. I strapped it to my trailer and drove it home. Now it won't start. It backfired a couple times and now nothing. I pulled the plugs out, they were a bit wet and dirty so I cleaned them and dried them. I tried starting it without plugs to evacuate any fuel but nothing came out. After replacing the plugs it seemed a bit better for the first couple of tries but now I'm back where I started. Based on other posts I am thinking the carbs may need a cleaning but besides that I'm at a lost. Any help on troubleshooting would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I'm the new owner of a nice 86 radian. When I went to try it out it started like it was brand new. I strapped it to my trailer and drove it home. Now it won't start. It backfired a couple times and now nothing. I pulled the plugs out, they were a bit wet and dirty so I cleaned them and dried them. I tried starting it without plugs to evacuate any fuel but nothing came out. After replacing the plugs it seemed a bit better for the first couple of tries but now I'm back where I started. Based on other posts I am thinking the carbs may need a cleaning but besides that I'm at a lost. Any help on troubleshooting would be great. Hi Orange, I would guess you have gassed the bike up ! to try to cure this insert the plugs open the throttle fully, no choke & crank the motor & the misfires will turn into a start, I would guess the bike has well flooded over its journey on the trailer Regards Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange 600 Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Hi Orange, I would guess you have gassed the bike up ! to try to cure this insert the plugs open the throttle fully, no choke & crank the motor & the misfires will turn into a start, I would guess the bike has well flooded over its journey on the trailer Regards Jim Thanks. I did notice some fuel had dripped onto the trailer bed so I suspect fuel has accumulated in a few parts of the engine.... I'll give it another go and hopefully I will get my first ride tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Thanks. I did notice some fuel had dripped onto the trailer bed so I suspect fuel has accumulated in a few parts of the engine.... I'll give it another go and hopefully I will get my first ride tonight. I do hope it was your first ride on the bike seriously let us know what happens Regards Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange 600 Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Well for those who read my very first post on this forum I have good news. Looks like the trailer ride was the source of the problems and after a good nights rest and a cleaning of the plugs she fired right up. My first ride was wonderful, its a nice a nimble little machine I will very much enjoy. I look forward to contributing to this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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