Shut of while riding. Will not crank until I push the bike around a bit

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Old 10-06-2018, 03:25 PM
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Never been swimming that I know of. I just purchased the bike second hand 3 months ago with 9,000 miles for $1,100 so I don’t mind fixing a couple of things here and there
Is there any signs too look for that would hint that it has gone for a swim?
 
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Old 10-06-2018, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by IKLXG250
where would I be able to find the gas vent??
Usually it's the tube coming out of the gas cap.
Ride on
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Old 10-06-2018, 03:35 PM
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Check your kickstand switch. If the starter won't turn your problem is electrical.
 
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Old 10-06-2018, 11:25 PM
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There are several interlocks on the starter..., clutch (if in gear), kickstand, kill switch.

Sounds like you may have mulitiple problems, as if those switches are active, it will not start nor run.

Once running, they will not make it run bad, only shut it down. I don't know about why it wouldn't start, but the other sounds like a carb issue.

When you hit the starter, do you hear a clunk when it don't turn over?
 
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Old 10-07-2018, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by durielk
There are several interlocks on the starter..., clutch (if in gear), kickstand, kill switch.

Sounds like you may have mulitiple problems, as if those switches are active, it will not start nor run.

Once running, they will not make it run bad, only shut it down. I don't know about why it wouldn't start, but the other sounds like a carb issue.

When you hit the starter, do you hear a clunk when it don't turn over?
I did notice a slight rattling sound once the bike turned on from the left side of the bike near the starter
 
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Old 10-07-2018, 12:38 AM
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So, your front light is on and you hit the starter and .... nothing. Maybe some raddle? Does the lights dim? (try it at night or in a garage)
Is it intermittant problem? Like after it runs for 20 min, or issue from some point in time and aways since?
 
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Old 10-07-2018, 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by durielk
So, your front light is on and you hit the starter and .... nothing. Maybe some raddle? Does the lights dim? (try it at night or in a garage)
Is it intermittant problem? Like after it runs for 20 min, or issue from some point in time and aways since?
yea front light and dash is on but won’t crank until i push it around. I have not checked if the light dims when I try to start. No the rattling starts as soon as the bike starts and then the bike will turn off on it’s own after about 2 minutes
 
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Old 10-07-2018, 02:41 AM
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Doesn't sound good. I was thinking carb issue, but that rattling may be cam chain. If it was really loose it may jump a cog, i don't know. Why would it not turn over though.
I had a starter issue, but I was getting a big clunk when you hit the button, then it locked up. Doesn't sound like the same thing. If it is rattling after you start it, constantly, I would pull the valve cover and see if the cams are in time, especially if the cam chain is loose when you get in there.
 
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