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Old 06-01-2009, 07:39 AM   #1
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My Zuk used to not wanna start from time to time. I'd change all 4 plugs and she'd fire right up. Coincidently it also ran pretty rich...and fouled plugs.
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Old 06-01-2009, 01:00 PM   #2
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My Zuk used to not wanna start from time to time. I'd change all 4 plugs and she'd fire right up. Coincidently it also ran pretty rich...and fouled plugs.
I think Im gonna change the plugs and fuel filter (just since the tank is off) and see if it starts. If not then itll be going to the shop. Im really starting to think its electrical and I dont want to try to find a short or whatever it is since I hate messing with that type of thing. Ive had a few people tell me they think its a short, especially since the tach jumps on its own when the bike isnt even running.
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Old 06-01-2009, 05:47 PM   #3
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I think Im gonna change the plugs and fuel filter (just since the tank is off) and see if it starts. If not then itll be going to the shop. Im really starting to think its electrical and I dont want to try to find a short or whatever it is since I hate messing with that type of thing. Ive had a few people tell me they think its a short, especially since the tach jumps on its own when the bike isnt even running.
Yea I wish you had the service manual because that could be a code for a particular problem. GSXRs can tell you what the problem is based on where they stop on the tach when you turn the key on...
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Old 06-01-2009, 07:00 PM   #4
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Yea I wish you had the service manual because that could be a code for a particular problem. GSXRs can tell you what the problem is based on where they stop on the tach when you turn the key on...
That would be nice. For some reason Ive never seen a service manual for my bike, thats actually why I went with the haynes manual in the first place. The haynes is a great help, but it doesnt do any real troubleshooting.

I changed out the plugs this afternoon and also double checked all the hoses, lines, wires, connections, and fuses and still cant get it to run. As of right now Im just trying to find someone with a trailer or truck to get the bike to the dealer and just let them fix it and charge me out the ass for it.
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Old 06-01-2009, 07:27 PM   #5
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If you have a home depot near by some have trucks you can rent pretty cheap.
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Old 06-01-2009, 08:01 PM   #6
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If you have a home depot near by some have trucks you can rent pretty cheap.
I actually work at Home Depot but thats kind of a last resort since itd be a pain in the ass to get the bike up into the truck but its a possibility. Im seeing if I can find something with a tow hitch and see if any local uhaul has motorcycle trailers.
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Old 06-01-2009, 08:09 PM   #7
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As of right now Im just trying to find someone with a trailer or truck to get the bike to the dealer and just let them fix it and charge me out the ass for it.
Rather than hauling to a dealer and paying out the ass, haul it down here!
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Old 06-01-2009, 08:38 PM   #8
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Rather than hauling to a dealer and paying out the ass, haul it down here!
I was thinking about that. If wideopen thinks he can fix it I may do just that but Im completely out of ideas right now.
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Old 06-01-2009, 10:26 PM   #9
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Here ya go...

http://rapidshare.com/files/49522145/YZF600R-FSM.pdf

Hit the free user button, and go grab a beer, it takes a few minutes to download.

There's a section for diagnosing problems via the Tach, starting on page 60 of Chapter 8.

I didn't read the whole thing, but you might have a bad throttle position sensor.

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