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Old Jul 7, 2016 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Bowen
Well guys got home from fishing today walked out to the bike turned the key on gas on pushed button and she started right up got it running smooth turned it off went to get a bite went back out to take her for a little ride won't start what would cause this battery was charging fine everything worked
Does it turn over but just wont start? or nothing?

If nothing, it is probably your ground (or fuse)...check it again. Maybe ground came loose.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2016 | 09:31 PM
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It turns over just won't start the other day I was trying to start it and got a couple of white puffs out the front pipe today I did nothing to it hit the button and I was surprised it fired right up first push ran it for about a half hour shut it down went in ate came out and just turns over won't start
 
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Old Jul 7, 2016 | 09:49 PM
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I am wondering if I should get a 20 amp circuit breaker the three of them are 15 that are in there now I know they there are no shorts in the wires all brand new I have had all grounds off cleaned and put back where they were unless I am missing one but I don't think I am going to put new switch and start button again maybe one of them is bad
 
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Seems like you changed everything...since it turns over it is not a ground issue. I believe the issue is the carb or fuel system....not getting enough fuel. try pulling your ac and while starting the bike shoot some carb cleaner in there and see if it starts. If it does, then you need to check the things that feed the carb i.e. fuel pump, fuel filter, if carb-then check the jets, etc.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2016 | 04:21 PM
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Well took off and cleaned carburator was all plugged up put her back together and she fired right up took her for a ride runs like a champ I want to thank everyone for the help and advice especially hscic a very knowledgeable bunch I will definitely come back here with any problems I have learned a lot in the last two weeks thanks to you guys I ordered a manual for the bike
 
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Old Jul 9, 2016 | 09:54 PM
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The forum always pays dividends...which is why I am a club member (i.e. pay for membership). Glad you were able to resolve your issues. Ride safe.
 
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