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97 M720 isn't starting

Started by Hutch, November 28, 2010, 12:44:41 PM

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Howie

#15
November 30, 2010, 10:37:23 PM
Based on the video I agree with greenmonster.  Want to be sure?  Bypass the solenoid by jumping connection 3 and 4 on Howley's diagram with a wire at least as heavy as the battery cable.*  Cranks good?  Replace solenoid.  Alternate is measure voltage drop over solenoid (connect voltmeter to 3 and 4, crank, and volt meter should read less than .2 volts.  Do keep in mind, unless you are using a known good battery, trouble shooting is a little like pissing up a rope.




*Make double sure the bike is in neutral.

A.duc.H.duc.

#16
December 01, 2010, 04:05:07 AM
+1 on greenmonster and howie's suggestions, this looks like a battery issue.
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Hutch

#17
December 05, 2010, 03:36:39 PM
Well I got it started. I changed the yellow fuse under the seat with one from NAPA. And this time I jumped it and it started. Came back an hour later and it still started, it stalled and died when I revved it a little. But I started it again and let it warmed up. However it is bogging really bad, some I'm going to change out the fuel filter and check the lines and see if that fixes the problem.

Thanks for all the help,
Hutch

ducatiz

#18
December 05, 2010, 03:52:13 PM
Clean the carbs.  Ultrasonic bath if you can r them or just try soaking them in carb spray
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