Has it been sitting for a long while? The first thing I'd check for is bad gas.
If the gas smelled foul I would flush the tank and use carb cleaner on the
carbs before starting the bike. Second would be to clean the carbs before
rebuilding and see if that helps , third thing, I would check out the plugs to
see if they are fouled.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Rumer
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 8:07 PM
Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] please give your advice!!!
Hi Guys and Gals,
Long time no post for me. I need a second opinion on this. My mother
has a 1985 GL1500 Goldwing trike. I got it to start the other day after about
10 minutes of trying. It only backfired once (that time) I tried to start it
yesterday and I had to leave the garage open to air out the fuel smell for
about an hour. And it never did start that time. But backfired 3 times and made
carbon marks on the floor on both sides. I am thinking it has MAJOR carb
issues. I think it is running very rich or has a blockage. Like I said it smell
like gas even when I just turn on the key and TRY to start it. I have not even
taken the panels off of it yet so here is what might be considered a stupid
question. It is a six cylinder bike. Does it also have 6 carbs? I think it does
but I cannot see any part of the motor because of the plastic covering
EVERYTHING. Here is a pic of the bike. I know I have to rebuild the carbs but
could it be anything else also? Thank you in advance. I just hope I was clear
enough.
THANKS AGAIN
Jeff Rumer
(Magilla)
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