1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Won't fire and flooding

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Knight3179, Apr 21, 2011.

  1. Knight3179

    Knight3179 Member

    Messages:
    45
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Location:
    Orkney, Scotland
    The first of my turbo's is in back in such a shape that i'd though i'd see if she'd fire,
    no such luck, new fuel new plugs, pump's working fine, has compression,

    tried unsuccessfully to get it to fire up, all it did was start to leak petrol from the join between the collector and turbo?

    i presumed it was flooded, so have left it for now,

    couple of things, neutral light doesn't show up with bike out of gear,

    and theres a blue wire with an open blade just under the side stand and i can't remember where it came from, or what its for

    i'm guessing bad coils or stuffed ignitor?

    !st time attempting to start in 17yrs, so going to be fun :lol:
     
    Knight3179, Apr 21, 2011
    #1
  2. BillB

    BillB Active Member

    Messages:
    1,091
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Tulsa Oklahoma
    Have you cleaned out the carbs yet?
    If its been 17 years since a carb cleaning you might never get in running unless you break down and do so.

    This is should get you going on the carbs.

    http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=2908.html

    Several things. Check for rear brake de-lamination and tires before getting it out on the road or it could be your last ride. Everything that has to do with stopping should be replaced or take your chances.
     
    BillB, Apr 21, 2011
    #2
  3. Knight3179

    Knight3179 Member

    Messages:
    45
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Location:
    Orkney, Scotland
    Carbs have been cleaned, brakes have been changed for EBC's and braided hoses in front, though at this rate brakes would be least of my worries :lol:
     
    Knight3179, Apr 21, 2011
    #3
  4. maverickbr77

    maverickbr77 Member

    Messages:
    859
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Location:
    Lowville, New York
    may be that the neutral sensor is malfunctioning and your bike thinks it is in gear.
     
    maverickbr77, Apr 21, 2011
    #4
  5. bigfitz52

    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

    Messages:
    21,283
    Likes Received:
    419
    Trophy Points:
    83
    Location:
    Rural SE Michigan 60 miles N of Motown
    How about: That wire is from the sidestand switch, so it thinks the sidestand is down? And therefore, has shut down the ignition, as it's designed to do...
     
    bigfitz52, Apr 21, 2011
    #5
  6. Knight3179

    Knight3179 Member

    Messages:
    45
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    6
    Location:
    Orkney, Scotland
    The connecting block from the sidestand switch is connected, just this one loose one that comes from the same wiring as the pickups

    If it was the sidestand surely wouldn't turn over at all?

    Neutral switch might be worth a look, but as i say wouldn't starter cut out as well?
     
    Knight3179, Apr 21, 2011
    #6

Share This Page