My bike cant start in the morning

[redbeacon]

Originally posted by fallinstar@Nov 8 2006, 12:09 AM

hi, i own a sp too.. mine is a bit problematic..i last did my servicing bout end august and since i don't ride everyday, is it a must to start the bike daily? i also kickstart my bike til leg pain sometimes and if i don't pull the choke, most of the time the bike can't start..i changed the battery last servicing..btw, how often is the servicing even if i don't ride everyday??

 

recently, i accidentely dropped my bike on the right side and when i picked it up again there was some petrol on the floor, is this a case of a leaking tank? when it's upright no leaks is apparent, also this caused my balancer to be crooked so i tried adjusting it back then it came off! and i can't put it back again..the rubber part in the handle came off to and there was no way i could put it back, cuz if i remember correctly the balancer does not come with the rubber part when it was 1st installed. and the other handle balancer also loosened so i took it out but can't put it back also( think the nut is stuck inside). can still ride without the balancer right?

 

this is my 1st bike..please help!!

It's okay to use the choke. Taking this as a rough gauge as to how you can try with your bike, the last time I owned an SP, I had to use the choke in cold mornings just to start my bike. That would be 2 attempts to kick without the choke first, then another 2 with the choke.

 

If you don't ride everyday, it's advisable to turn your fuel-c0ck to "off" and your red colored "fuel cut-off" switch on the handlebars to "off" as well. If possible, disconnect the wires to the battery as well.

 

If I'm not wrong the "balancer" that you're talking about is the bell-shaped metallic end to your handlebars, right? Those are called handlebar sliders.

 

As to whether you can ride without it, why not?. But cosmetic-wise, it wouldn't look good as before.

[fallinstar]

Originally posted by redbeacon@Nov 8 2006, 01:54 AM

It's okay to use the choke. Taking this as a rough gauge as to how you can try with your bike, the last time I owned an SP, I had to use the choke in cold mornings just to start my bike. That would be 2 attempts to kick without the choke first, then another 2 with the choke.

 

If you don't ride everyday, it's advisable to turn your fuel-c0ck to "off" and your red colored "fuel cut-off" switch on the handlebars to "off" as well. If possible, disconnect the wires to the battery as well.

 

If I'm not wrong the "balancer" that you're talking about is the bell-shaped metallic end to your handlebars, right? Those are called handlebar sliders.

 

As to whether you can ride without it, why not?. But cosmetic-wise, it wouldn't look good as before.

ok, thx for the info..so does that mean i have to go back to the mechanic to fix those handlebar sliders? cuz i tried for a long while to fix it back but wasn't able to..but what is the actual purpose of them? cosmetic wise only? my friend said that it will help prevent excess vibration when travelling..other than that, is there any other reason?

 

yup, i do turn my fuel c0ck and the switch on the handlebar to "off". but how come it will spill out some fuel when i accidentely dropped the bike? only worried that it has a leak somewhere... and how to disconnect the wires to the battery??

 

and erm, how often does one have to service the bike in order to keep it in good condition? does it go by mileage or by time intervals?

 

thx!

[kenny sim]

Try to find a reliable and experience mechanic to rectify your carb. Cos last time i also have this problem on my sp. Mine is worst. not smooth at all!

[redbeacon]

Originally posted by fallinstar@Nov 8 2006, 03:27 AM

ok, thx for the info..so does that mean i have to go back to the mechanic to fix those handlebar sliders? cuz i tried for a long while to fix it back but wasn't able to..but what is the actual purpose of them? cosmetic wise only? my friend said that it will help prevent excess vibration when travelling..other than that, is there any other reason?

 

yup, i do turn my fuel c0ck and the switch on the handlebar to "off". but how come it will spill out some fuel when i accidentely dropped the bike? only worried that it has a leak somewhere... and how to disconnect the wires to the battery??

 

and erm, how often does one have to service the bike in order to keep it in good condition? does it go by mileage or by time intervals?

 

thx!

Paiseh,

 

I am not sure whether it's the handlebar sliders that you're talking about or whether it's something else.

 

Some fuel can spill out when your bike is lying on its side. Don't worry, it's by design. It could come from:

 

1. Your fuel tank door

2. Your carburetor. It has breather holes so when your bike is toppled to one side, some fuel can come out.

 

But if your bike topples down, quickly switch the fuel switch to "cutoff". Safety first - guard your possession from fire. Then lift your bike upright as soon as possible.

 

Disconnect wires to the battery? Take out the RH-side fairing panel (the one just below both the passenger and rider seats). When the battery is exposed, remember the colour of the wires to the (+) and (-) terminals to the battery. Simply take out the wires loh... Put some tape on its conductive copper ends so they don't stray and touch any metal.

 

Service ah...hmm...It depends.

Different parts have different optimum operating lifespans (eg: coolant change every 1.5 mths, sparkplug change every different month, tyres when they go bald, etc...). Just like Kenny has said, taking your bike to the mech every month or 1.5 months should ease any doubts and confusion for any newbies like yourself.

 

(Of course, take it to a reputable bike repair shop )

 

Cheers.