Help getting the Twin started?

[Half Squid]

So I finally spent some time in the garage rather than in the house working. I got the new RC51 back in December and it ran fine than. A little over a month ago I failed trying to get it started. I drained the gas and refilled with fresh 93 Octane. Still will not start. I took out the filters and tryed starter fluid. Almost worked.

So since the bike has yet agian sat. Tonight a changed the spark plugs and tried her again. It still sounds as if it want to turn over but will not. Came closer to starting with the starting fluid but just will not catch.

I went to CAP and bought FI cleaner and octain booster to try that next, maybe tomorrow. I checked all the fuses and everything is fine, Any other idea's??? When I got the bike if fired up and ran perfectly. Battery is also ok and on a trickle charger right now.

What should I try next?

Degsy you out there???

[GixerJockey]

check for spark... If you have spark it should have lit off the starting fluid.

Also, it's been sitting. Look carefully to make sure no unwelcome guests made dinner out of some wiring.

[Half Squid]

All the wiring looks fine, no unwelcomed visitors left any evidence of taking a free ride.

I am pretty sure there is spark because I have small flames exit both exhuasts a few times. I think I put too much fluid once or twice....

How else is there to check for spark? I can only imagine I would have to dig out the connector wires and press the ignition key while looking in the boot of the contact?

[slammp]

Stupid question but is the little red switch on the right hand grip set to run?

[Manny]

Did you put the key in AND turn it?

[GixerJockey]

Stupid question but is the little red switch on the right hand grip set to run?

And before anyone chimes in... YES, RC51s will crank with the kill switch in the off position...

[Manny]

And before anyone chimes in... YES, RC51s will crank with the kill switch in the off position...

I will laugh......hard!

[slammp]

2nd dumb question. Is it in neutral?

[Manny]

2nd dumb question. Is it in neutral?

I will laugh hard..........er.

[Half Squid]

Come on now, really now.. I swear I am not an idiot...

In Nuetral, key was in, & kill switch was in the on position.....

Arg.. agrivating I really want to be able to ride sometime this year. House is in decent shape and I can afford to take a day here and there for a ride.

[Degsy]

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Disconnect the power commander and try again.....and stop using ether to try to start it unless you want bent valves. Mike. Call me tomorrow after 9am.

[slammp]

Good point on the power commander. You need to completely disconnect it if that is causing the problem.

[mycirus]

Its junk. Ill sell ya mine, runs mint.

[R7]

Starter fluid + gas engines = VERY bad

[richw]

Jump start the mother

Or if gas was 3/4 full or less than it could have 2 qts of water/alchohol at the bottom of the tank.

drain tank then jump the pump to clear it

[Half Squid]

Degs was right on with the power commander!

I took it out reconnected the stock harness and it fired right up. Then I pulled out my old PCII from the old RC and installed it. Runs mint! I am glad I never sold the old one!

Degs I owe you yet more beer! Thanks man.

I'm hoping to get this registered and on the road soon. Tommorrow I shall give her a nice bath and install my GP shifter.

[slammp]

Good deal!!

[Stoneman]

And before anyone chimes in... YES, RC51s will crank with the kill switch in the off position...

Stupidhawks will too. Ask me how I know...