From: root@elektro.cmhnet.org (Charlie Smith)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Crash and Burn.  Was Re: 80/81 CB750 s
Summary: And other bikes ...
Keywords: starting never problems craash burn turn over
Date: 15 Oct 92 20:04:00 GMT
Organization: Why do you suspect that?

In article <1992Oct14.193214.2239@balrog.dseg.ti.com> keith@balrog.dseg.ti.com (Keith A. Schauer) writes:
>In article <dbc-131092121533@b62003.student.cwru.edu> dbc@po.cwru.edu (Dean Cookson) writes:
>>In article <daved.718991839@convex.convex.com>, daved@convex.com (David
>>Dorfman) wrote:
>>> They were nice bikes, but if you don't plan on rideing them everyday
>>> I would pass. For some reason they don't want to start if left 
>>> idle for more then 4 or 5 days. Long periods of cranking were required,
>>> at times exhausting the battery.
>>
>>
>>They also aren't too fond of the cold.  When the temp drops below 50
>>or so, mine will start on 1 cyl, and work its way across till all
>>four are going.  Sounds pretty much like shit for the first 1/2 min
>>of running or so.

*Sheesh*

I never have this kind of problems with my BMW's (all 3).

The R27 always starts on the first kick.  Now it does start on only one
cylinder, but since it's only a one cylinder bike I've never worried too
much.  If it worked it's way across until all four were going, *then* I'd
get concerned!

The R69S always starts on the first kick also, and always on one or two
cylinders at once; then, it does work it's way across until all four are
going ... seriously, all (2) cylinders are running within a couple of
seconds or so.

The K1100-LT always starts on the first kick^H^H^H^H time I hit the starter 
button, with all four (4) cylinders firing within one or two nanoseconds
or so.

So what's *your* problem?  The world wonders.


>>
>I've go the same problems on my 80 CB900.  Usually have to pump the throttle
>a few times before, during, and after.  My old 82 CB450 had the same problem.
>
>If there's a cure all, I'd be interested. 

I'm going to hate myself after this, but I can feel it coming on and I'll
claim afterward that the devil made me do it ...

Need I suggest a BMW?  Sounds like you've got a systemic Honda problem.


>If not, I plan on spending a few minutes to get it turned over the 
>first time in awhile.

*Uh Oh*   Here it comes again ...

Is this "turned over", as in turning over a garden?  Ectually, you don't
have to bury it to get it out of your sight.  A call to the junk pickup
would probably do.

Or, is this "turn over", as in 'didn't make that last corner'?  You really
should control yourself a little better, there's no excuse to crash and
burn just out of frustration ...

Like I said, the devil made me do it.


>
>-- 
>Keith Schauer		Texas Instruments	Plain O, Texas
>80 CB900 Custom		
>DoD #0901		In an insane society, the sane man must appear insane.
>			My company disavows any knowledge of my actions.


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