84 tecate issue!!

[tecate red]

ok i have had a mint 85 tecate (red) in my family since it was new and i have owned it for 8 years now so i kinda know my way arounf these machines... with that said i just bought a 84 green tecate and im scratching my head... when you go out to start to ride it take aboout 20 mins of kicking and chioke and messing around before it starts then once it starts seems like it runs rich...once its warmed up it will restart till it cools down and i have to push start it or kick my it till im sore... ive cleaned carb switched a carb i know thats good but still no go im stumped it has great compresion and has spark any ideas? im a small engine mechanic and im stumped what am i over looking???? thanks Brandon

[shortline10]

If it still has the oem flywheel replace it , im sure you know the issues their . Ohm the stator , they go bad often .

[barnett468]

Hello


Check and set float level per manual. Float level may be too high or too low.

Remove pilot jet and clean with a single wire from a wire wheel or a number drill.

Spray cleaner into pilot hole and make sure it comes out inside the carb bore.

If plug is black replace it.


Remove the plug after trying to start it for 20 seconds when it is cold. Is the plug dry, slightly damp or extremely wet?

Is the plug spark weak pale yellow or strong pale blue?

Are you leaving the gas on? It’s possible the needle is leaking slightly causing the engine to flood after sitting a while.

Does it smoke and if so what color, lite gray or black?

Does it idle?

How cold is it where you are when starting it?

Does it burble/stutter upon acceleration or does it simply fail to build rpm?

What are the jet sizes in the carb?

What is the plug number?

What color is the plug?

1. almost white?
2. lite tan?
3. dark tan?
4 dry black?
5. damp gooey black?

[tecate red]

ok i went threough these steps and i found it!! the spark plug boot wasent screwed in all the way so it wasent getting spark all the time!! bang head ok now it starts and runs great just to make sure what is the exact fuel oil mixure... i havent mixed gas for them in a while since i havent rode in a year

[barnett468]

Hello


Cool quick easy fix.

What oil are you using EXACTLY. Most bikes and oil mix at 32:1.