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my350yfm Blaster class

Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 143
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Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:18 pm Post subject: need help engine cutting out |
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i have a trx 400ex 2003 i went for a ride the other day, bike ran fine, i came home, gave it its normal clean, wash etc... then went to start it up to get all water off it and it seems to be sputtering when i rev it up, and also when i hold the revs on steady i can hear a distinct click noise sounds maybe from the carby or something, the engine also just cuts out by itself, seems weird how my bike ran fine when riding and has only done this after i washed it. any help?? ta. _________________ 08 can-am ds450x
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my350yfm Blaster class

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Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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ok could it possibly be that the choke is somehow left on? thats another possible reason i can think off?? any ideas? _________________ 08 can-am ds450x
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Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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| my350yfm wrote: | | ok could it possibly be that the choke is somehow left on? thats another possible reason i can think off?? any ideas? |
could be but that would be pretty easy to spot cos the choke lever would have to be sitting out but you are right that it would have a similar effect _________________
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Runt84 50cc nipper
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Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:13 pm Post subject: |
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it sounds to me like your spark is breaking down, like your spark plug cap aint on right and is having to arc across the gap, or ignition lead is earthing out . that could explain the tick. if it is electrical and casued by water then it should clear up on its own once the moisture evaporates. by all means clean your carbie and when you do check your ignition system. _________________ suicide bombers, if there were more people like them, there would be less people like them... |
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Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Posts: 943 Location: Perth W.A.  |
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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ummm get rid of that poxy honda and get a yamaha AGAIN ??? why did you go to honda ?? _________________ Sponsors ,Cullys Yamaha,Pirtek Malaga
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my350yfm Blaster class

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Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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be nice. haha i like the honda it fitted my budget, and is a good reliable bike. _________________ 08 can-am ds450x
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JP_450 50cc nipper

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Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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Def sounds like a water in the carby problem. Do you wash it with the air box lid off? worse case scenario just put a plastic bag over the air filter hold it in place with a rubber band. Hope this helps  _________________ '05 YFZ450
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buzzbro Big Bore, Stroked & Bling +

Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 426 Location: QLD  |
Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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sounds a bit like wate r causing an ignition missfire.The click noise could be a tracking spark it usualy makes a distinct tick noise. _________________ I am old and wise because i survived young and stupid |
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buzzbro Big Bore, Stroked & Bling +

Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 426 Location: QLD  |
Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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Try taking your lead off the plug and dry the lead and plug with compressed air.If you start it up in the dark you may even be able to see the spark tracking. _________________ I am old and wise because i survived young and stupid |
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my350yfm Blaster class

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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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problem seems to be fixed, thanks all for the replys, im going to change the plug anyway even though that wasnt the problem,thanks once again. _________________ 08 can-am ds450x
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Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:44 am Post subject: yamaha suck |
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| Noys 450 wrote: | | ummm get rid of that poxy honda and get a yamaha AGAIN ??? why did you go to honda ?? |
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