Hi guys,
Thanks for the great read on the site.
I have a ZX400 '89 Model, it does not want to start, ive checked the coils, cleaned the carbs, replaced the spark plugs, checked the wiring.
The engine turns, but it does not start.
I have tried a manual start with petrol down the carb, still no luck.
Please can you help.
Regards
My Zx400 does not want to start
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Re: My Zx400 does not want to start
only 3 things you require so check and double check them,
1, a good strong spark
2, fuel
3, a high enough level of compression
to check,
1, remove a spark plug, attach the ht lead to it and lay the threaded part of the spark plug against a nice clean bolt on the engine or frame, press the starter button and see if you get a nice spark
2, check in tank or use small amounts of easy start/carb cleaner down the bores. also check the fuel tap is turned on
3, get a compression tester, run a compression test then compare the results to those in the manual
carry out all 3 of the above and post up the results here and we'll see if we can help
chris
1, a good strong spark
2, fuel
3, a high enough level of compression
to check,
1, remove a spark plug, attach the ht lead to it and lay the threaded part of the spark plug against a nice clean bolt on the engine or frame, press the starter button and see if you get a nice spark
2, check in tank or use small amounts of easy start/carb cleaner down the bores. also check the fuel tap is turned on
3, get a compression tester, run a compression test then compare the results to those in the manual
carry out all 3 of the above and post up the results here and we'll see if we can help
chris
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Re: My Zx400 does not want to start
Great post!thomp1983 wrote:only 3 things you require so check and double check them,
1, a good strong spark
2, fuel
3, a high enough level of compression
to check,
1, remove a spark plug, attach the ht lead to it and lay the threaded part of the spark plug against a nice clean bolt on the engine or frame, press the starter button and see if you get a nice spark
2, check in tank or use small amounts of easy start/carb cleaner down the bores
3, get a compression tester, run a compression test then compare the results to those in the manual
carry out all 3 of the above and post up the results here and we'll see if we can help
chris
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Re: My Zx400 does not want to start
Would of loved to see cargo,s reply
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Re: My Zx400 does not want to start
Hi, there from a newbie...
Had the same problem with my '89 ZX after restoring the body work - I found that the stator lead had been routed strangely - re-routed and it started almost immediately and hasn't failed since...Hope this helps...
Had the same problem with my '89 ZX after restoring the body work - I found that the stator lead had been routed strangely - re-routed and it started almost immediately and hasn't failed since...Hope this helps...