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Hi all,
I have just finished my 6 month refurbish on my Commando and I'm having a heck of a time getting it to start. Here's what I have:
-New Trispark electronic ignition with matching Trispark high output coils, static timed and appears to be getting spark to the plugs
-I'm reading about 90 psi compression per cylinder cold (should be enough to start)
-Ignition on, kill switch set to 'Run'
-Mikuni VM34 carb, freshly rebuilt with air screw 1.5 turns out and needle in middle position
-Fresh oil, fresh spark plugs
-Engine case drained prior to starting to prevent wet sump condition
-Mikuni choke on with no throttle and choke off with open throttle
-Charged (albeit somewhat old) battery
I have gotten an isolated occasional pop once or twice, but other than that nothing. I've tried a little ether down the carb--nothing. Is there anything I'm missing?
Thanks guys,
Anthony
I have just finished my 6 month refurbish on my Commando and I'm having a heck of a time getting it to start. Here's what I have:
-New Trispark electronic ignition with matching Trispark high output coils, static timed and appears to be getting spark to the plugs
-I'm reading about 90 psi compression per cylinder cold (should be enough to start)
-Ignition on, kill switch set to 'Run'
-Mikuni VM34 carb, freshly rebuilt with air screw 1.5 turns out and needle in middle position
-Fresh oil, fresh spark plugs
-Engine case drained prior to starting to prevent wet sump condition
-Mikuni choke on with no throttle and choke off with open throttle
-Charged (albeit somewhat old) battery
I have gotten an isolated occasional pop once or twice, but other than that nothing. I've tried a little ether down the carb--nothing. Is there anything I'm missing?
Thanks guys,
Anthony