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Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Faster, Jun 22, 2016.

  1. Faster

    Faster Member

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    Well guys I tried to fire up the beast today I put a little gas in tank squirted gas in each carb its firing at spark plugs but all I got was a want to start and pop when I let off of starter switch I even squirted some starting fluid in carbs the bike hasnt ran for maybe 10 years I thought squirting gas in each carb would do it and should I be using premium gas . could someone tell me if firing order right #4 on right out side
     
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  2. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    You're carbs are clogged and need thorough teardown/cleaning/rebuild
     
    hogfiddles, Jun 23, 2016
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  3. Jetfixer

    Jetfixer Well-Known Member

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    Agree ..tank will need cleaned and a FULL church of clean for your carbs. Valves checked and adjusted....
     
    Jetfixer, Jun 23, 2016
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    "bike hasnt ran for maybe 10 years"
    Agree....You need to clean the carbs.
     
    Saltydog, Jun 23, 2016
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Among other things. I gave him a short-list in a conversation earlier today.
     
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