roketa wont start

[frostbite]

Do they dry out/drain somehow when sitting for a long time? I remember, when I first got my bike it took quite a while to get fuel to the motor. I kicked and kicked it for at least 10 minutes with zero results. Then, all of a sudden, it jsut fired up.

I believe a certain amount of 'fuel vapour' or fumes is required for ignition. When a bike sits for a long period of time the gas gets stale and the fumes/vapour dissipates. Draining the float bowl and refilling the carb usually does the trick.

[ambassador]

Originally Posted by Penguini66

Going from a real simplistic perspective, an engine takes two things to run: 1. Fuel 2. Spark. If your engine has both, it should at least try to start.

3. Air

[NewEnglandTrails]

I purchased it brand new from a local dealer for a good price.

If all else fails have you tried talking to your local dealer?

My roketa was hard starting and seemed fuel starved until after i did a C-Clip adjustment. Do a search on this sight for C-Clip adjustments.

Dont get discouraged, if this is your first bike, consider it a learning experience. What you learn will serve you well, the rest of your life.

NET

[Penguini66]

Originally Posted by ambassador

3. Air

Now you got me on a technicality. Well, not really a technicality. But anyway...Yea, you need air as well.
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