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Old May 25, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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ok...bike was running good....although at a higher altitude than usual...
all of a sudden all stop..as if switch turned..will not start...
starter turns...plugs got spark...when I work throttle
with air clearner offcan see fuel is being sent into carb. So,
got starter & battery, got spark,
got gas...but will not start! any recommendations?
got this thing outside motel room in New Mexico now
tryingto figure it out...sunday, no shops close or open...
and monday a national holiday. Thanks, bob
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Have you tried cycling the kill and ignition switch? I assume you've checked your fuses?
 
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Old May 25, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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The only thing you didn't mention is ....do you have compression?
 
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