hard to start my nc30

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hard to start my nc30

Post by nc30 madness » Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:40 am

hi can anyone help me

i recently got my bike serviced, valve clearance checked etc...

after my service i am finding it hard to start, it starts sometimes and sometimes it doesnt start, after trying a few times the battery runs flat and i have to push start it :x

what could the problems be? :(

please help, its my first time on this forum
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Re: hard to start my nc30

Post by Cammo » Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:05 am

Welcome!!

Might be a silly question, but are you starting it the correct way???

The usual (read: easy) way to start from cold is FULL choke, NO throttle. It should eventually fire up after a bit of cranking. Don't be tempteed to give it any throttle, it can/will flood the engine (and foul very expensive spark plugs!) otherwise.

When started warm you won't need to use the choke.


Try this for starters until you get to know your gal!


Stick around and you'll probably pick up a handful of helpful hints!! 8-)
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Re: hard to start my nc30

Post by Neosophist » Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:27 am

Interesting one.. If it isn't down to technique, maybe theres some kind of electrical / charging problem seeing as it starts off the push?
xivlia wrote:i dont go fast on this bike so really do not need a rear brake.. /
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Re: hard to start my nc30

Post by nc30 madness » Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:39 am

thanks for replying so fast guys

i have had my bike for a year already and it always started first time, it has only been playing up after i took it in for the valve clearance

do you with it could be an earth problem, is there only 1 earth wire coming off the battery going onto the frame of the bike
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Re: hard to start my nc30

Post by nc30 madness » Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:41 am

thanks for replying so fast guys

i have had my bike for a year already and it always started first time, it has only been playing up after i took it in for the valve clearance

do you with it could be an earth problem, is there only 1 earth wire coming off the battery going onto the frame of the bike
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Re: hard to start my nc30

Post by Neosophist » Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:50 am

There is only 1 earth from the battery to the frame on most vehicles (cars included)

It could be one of the smaller earths.

Speculations:

Valve clearances adjusted incorrectly
Trapped choke / throttle cables
Disturbed / Damaged electrical connection
Faulty charging system

Theres probably something else i've missed, i'll let somebody else reply :)
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Re: hard to start my nc30

Post by hunter » Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:15 pm

don't fiddle with it,just take it back to the people who serviced it and tell them your not happy.
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