ZX9R - Started for the first time!
mackei23b - 22/6/07 at 01:54 PM
Hi there
Well, after my first attempt to start the engine a few days ago see ( http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=69036 )
I stripped the carbs and rebuilt them, took the advice of a full choke and primed each cylider with a little petrol.
I then cranked it over, and a fter a few coughs it burst into life. All gauges working as they should and ran it up to temperature.
Nice to know it goes!
I'll do the honours and post a clip on U tube at one point
Cheers
Ian
Wadders - 22/6/07 at 03:45 PM
Sweet, nice feeling that is
Al.
Originally posted by mackei23b
Hi there
Well, after my first attempt to start the engine a few days ago see ( http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=69036 )
I stripped the carbs and rebuilt them, took the advice of a full choke and primed each cylider with a little petrol.
I then cranked it over, and a fter a few coughs it burst into life. All gauges working as they should and ran it up to temperature.
Nice to know it goes!
I'll do the honours and post a clip on U tube at one point
Cheers
Ian
mistergrumpy - 22/6/07 at 04:16 PM
How far down did you strip the carbs Ian?
Peteff - 22/6/07 at 04:52 PM
And how long had it been stood? It's good to see something happen after a long time waiting.
roadrunner - 22/6/07 at 06:18 PM
Welcome to the club
mackei23b - 22/6/07 at 08:26 PM
quote:
Originally posted by mistergrumpy
How far down did you strip the carbs Ian?
Took the main needles out, main jets and holders. I used carb cleaner and an airline.
That said, they looked fairly clean and I reckon if I'd used the choke and primed the cylinders the first time it may of started.
Cheers
Ian
mackei23b - 22/6/07 at 08:27 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
And how long had it been stood? It's good to see something happen after a long time waiting.
I've had he engine for over a year before it sparked in to life.
Cheers
Ian
mistergrumpy - 22/6/07 at 08:34 PM
^Great there's still hope for me then