First start attempt - what's this sound like

[neanyoe]

its my first bike -new battery, gas, oil, cleaned carbs.. what's this sound like??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmfzR49mzOg


Was just recently given this, ignore me fussing and the shifting - ive just realized its an automatic. crap.

-Niño

 

[SONICJK]

Sounds like its not starting :

Check for spark first, pull a plug and ground it to the case and turn it over and watch for a nice blue spark.
If you've got spark check for fuel, are your spark plugs wet? Pull a carb bowl and make sure its full of gas
If you've got gas check timing.
If the timing is good check your valve clearances
If valves are good check compression
If compressions good re-clean your carbs.

 

[neanyoe]

i was expecting something like that

Thank you for the play by play! gona get on all that now.

 

[djelliott]

Your right spark plug wire looks like it's off.


EDIT: Never mind. I see it.

 

[biohzrd53188]

Not to insult your investigative skills, but is your petcock open and in the correct position? Try the RES setting if your fuel level is low or just fill the tank up. I've made that mistake and fooled myself for a minute.

 

[neanyoe]

It started!! I checked the plugs then a bowl, i did switch the petcock from on to res and it worked! Thanks for your help guys.

ill try not to post so many noob questions

 

[SONICJK]

It started!! I checked the plugs then a bowl, i did switch the petcock from on to res and it worked! Thanks for your help guys.

ill try not to post so many noob questions

Hahaha
Glad it was something simple.
We are all noobs at some point, everyone has to start somewhere.

 

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