Jake Orr Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I love this bike, but it only ran for 3 days after i bought it, and then it started to cut out It would basically feel like I was running out of gas and it would sputter out, but then restart afterwords. Anyways, the last time this happened, it just wouldn't start up again. I checked, and it has spark, it has fuel, and it's sucking in air with a clean filter, so what's my problem? I took a look in the carb and everything is really clean. It turns over and I can hear a little combustion but is just wont run. I did notice while holding the spark wire boot that I got shocked while looking for spark. Maybe an electrical issue? Ignition? Thanks for the help in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted September 23, 2011 Moderator Share Posted September 23, 2011 1980 thats old! how many miles, can you do a compression test? you said you were looking for a spark but you didnt say if you found one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Orr Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 1980 thats old! how many miles, can you do a compression test? you said you were looking for a spark but you didnt say if you found one? It's got like 17k on it. I did get a spark. I just went to the Yamaha dealer and was told there's also been a bad batch of gas going around? I filled up like 75 miles before this happened but maybe the water got pooled in the carb and it pulls it during high rpms? I don't have a compression tester, but I can't push it in gear so it's obviously not terrible. I'm trying my new spark plug, new gas line, and new gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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