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I have a 98 carburated rk and about a month ago the bike started off by not cranking so i let it sit for a little while then i tried it again and it still wouldn't crank so i checked the fire and it wasn't firing and it was late at night so i just give up and the next morning it fired right up..... well it's started doin that alot lately.. i'll drive it somewhere and go in and come back out and it won't crank.... it doesn't matter hot or cold and it definately does not do it consistently.. but if i let it sit for 4-8 hours it ALWAYS cranks right up.... and it also runs a little choppy.... so if anybody has any suggestion at all please elp... thanks
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Definitely sounds like the typical electrical related problems. I have had that problem on many vehicles in the past, simple things like check all your connections with the starting system and work your way around. (grounds!!!) I also agree with the battery issue also, if it’s a few years old, just go pop for a new one and eliminate that problem right off the bat. What’s a few dollars for more peace of mind?
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If it will not turn over, check the battery, battery cables and the starter and solenoid.
If it cranks and will not fire, as in no spark, check the ignition coil.
If it cranks and will not fire, as in no spark, check the ignition coil.
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ORIGINAL: Grover
If it will not turn over, check the battery, battery cables and the starter and solenoid.
If it cranks and will not fire, as in no spark, check the ignition coil.
If it will not turn over, check the battery, battery cables and the starter and solenoid.
If it cranks and will not fire, as in no spark, check the ignition coil.
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RE: Please help !!!!!!!!!!!!
Buddy of mine has the same bike and problem. Crack position sensor.
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ORIGINAL: byrdi
I have a 98 carburated rk and about a month ago the bike started off by not cranking so i let it sit for a little while then i tried it again and it still wouldn't crank so i checked the fire and it wasn't firing and it was late at night so i just give up and the next morning it fired right up..... well it's started doin that alot lately.. i'll drive it somewhere and go in and come back out and it won't crank.... it doesn't matter hot or cold and it definately does not do it consistently.. but if i let it sit for 4-8 hours it ALWAYS cranks right up.... and it also runs a little choppy.... so if anybody has any suggestion at all please elp... thanks
I have a 98 carburated rk and about a month ago the bike started off by not cranking so i let it sit for a little while then i tried it again and it still wouldn't crank so i checked the fire and it wasn't firing and it was late at night so i just give up and the next morning it fired right up..... well it's started doin that alot lately.. i'll drive it somewhere and go in and come back out and it won't crank.... it doesn't matter hot or cold and it definately does not do it consistently.. but if i let it sit for 4-8 hours it ALWAYS cranks right up.... and it also runs a little choppy.... so if anybody has any suggestion at all please elp... thanks
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it will turn over but not crank or fire!!!!!!!!!
ORIGINAL: mikeisglidn
when you say not cranking do you mean it wont turn over at all or it turns over and will not fire?
when you say not cranking do you mean it wont turn over at all or it turns over and will not fire?
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ORIGINAL: byrdi
it will turn over but not crank or fire!!!!!!!!!
it will turn over but not crank or fire!!!!!!!!!
So the problem is it wont fire?