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420sx · 06-01-2009, 11:28 PM

I bought a downed RC51 last summer that i've not yet had a chance to ride. The previous owner did a fair amount of body damage, but the bike itself was fine. After replacing the battery, radiator, and fluids, I can get the bike to turn over but not start. I checked for spark, the plugs look good, and the spark is nice and blue. I turned the bike over a fair amount and the plugs were not wet from fuel, nor did I really notice a smell of fuel. I can hear the fuel pump priming when I turn the key, but I'm not sure if the fuel is actually reaching the cylinders. Can anyone make a recommendation?

(its an SP1 btw, 2000 model)

enigma · 06-02-2009, 06:20 AM

Try pulling the connector to the fuel rail to see if you are getting fuel down to there, and/or try starting it on ether into the carbs.

06-01-2009, 11:28 PM	#1
420sx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Member #2811 My Ride: '98 240sx, 98 Impreza L, 00 SV650 iTrader: (5)	Troubleshooting an RC51... I bought a downed RC51 last summer that i've not yet had a chance to ride. The previous owner did a fair amount of body damage, but the bike itself was fine. After replacing the battery, radiator, and fluids, I can get the bike to turn over but not start. I checked for spark, the plugs look good, and the spark is nice and blue. I turned the bike over a fair amount and the plugs were not wet from fuel, nor did I really notice a smell of fuel. I can hear the fuel pump priming when I turn the key, but I'm not sure if the fuel is actually reaching the cylinders. Can anyone make a recommendation? (its an SP1 btw, 2000 model) __________________ loltst

06-02-2009, 06:20 AM	#2
enigma Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glenolden ,PA Member #2659 My Ride: Hoopties galore iTrader: (0)	Try pulling the connector to the fuel rail to see if you are getting fuel down to there, and/or try starting it on ether into the carbs. __________________ 2001 Dakota Quad Cab, 1996 Ford F250, 1993 Honda Civic, 1991 Eagle Talon, 1970 Plymouth Duster.

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