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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: slowpoke13 on December 01, 2010, 06:09:25 PM

Title: My M400
Post by: slowpoke13 on December 01, 2010, 06:09:25 PM
Got my M400 back form overseas after a year in storage, filled the tank, hooked up the tender. She won't fire up. She cranks but doesn't kick. She's carb'd. I've done a couple throttle twists. Before packing her up, I had to run her dry.

What am I missing? Do I need to squirt fuel directly into the carb? Where can I look?
Title: Re: My M400
Post by: Howley on December 01, 2010, 06:10:38 PM
Check the fuel filter.
Title: Re: My M400
Post by: ducatiz on December 01, 2010, 06:26:24 PM
You have to use Japanese gas.  American gas will just clog the fuel lines.
Title: Re: My M400
Post by: slowpoke13 on December 01, 2010, 06:32:18 PM
Can I just splash some gas into the filter?
Title: Re: My M400
Post by: ducpainter on December 01, 2010, 06:37:02 PM
Quote from: slowpoke13 on December 01, 2010, 06:32:18 PM
Can I just splash some gas into the filter?
I'd check to see if there is fuel in the bowls.

Loosen the drain screws to find out.

If yes...you could try a squirt of gas or ether to see if it will fire.

If no...you need to find the blockage/restriction.

BTW...how's tricks?