Help i have a 2001 yamaha r6 that has a hard time starting before problem it started a the push of the button Now i have to hold down the button it whines & whines like its trying to start then it starts it sputters when gasing it, the blinkers only work when im on the throttle when i let go the light goes out like it does not have power to run it I never had that problem before when i turn off the bike and try to start it five mins later it smells like its flooded and does not want to start. The bike was fine till I filled my tank up with gas at chevron i always put premium the last owner had the bike sitting for awhile wireing to regulator was fried so i rewired it charging system worked fine after i even got new battery changed oil but did not change spark plugs yet i also have a k&n air filter and a yoshimura full exhaust system after the bike did not start the next day i checked some stuff and the wiring i did for the regulator actually touched each other and grounded i rewired and checked all fuses there all good it starts but then dies slowly then wont start again. did the regulator finally give out? Is my carbs really dirty or is my float stuck open?

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Hi there!

dont give up on it yet. the CDI costs much! This sounds like a wiring problem. I've had the same problem before but i checked and traced the wiring and found out that the positive lead wire is making contact with the chassis.. due to vibration and just, it must have eaten the insulator. Check on this part. Also, make sure that your carb jets and spark plugs are clean.

-hope this gives you an idea.
-levibit

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If your jetting is too rich it will be extremely hard to kick start it and will most likely flood it from kicking.First thing i would do is pull the top of the carbs off (cable,slides and needles) and see which clip they're set at. If they are set stock which would be middle clip then lower the needle one clip. This will lean the mix out and should start up easier with no problems,The idle issue is most likely just off.If your fiance still has the TORS on it then on top of the carbs he will see 2 dime size and screws and wires as soon as he takes his seat off.While running he can turn each dime size screw in or out to adjust the idle. If it has a TORS elimator kit on it then he won't have all the junk on top of the carbs and it will be just a cable and round cap screwed directly on top of the carbs and the idle screws will be on the side of each carb (brass color screws with nuts to tighten) same thing...in or out to adjust the idle where needed.Hope this helps.

-Steve

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I had the same problem. I found that the ground on the wire harness under the seat was not grounded! It is worth a check.

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how long did you let it sit for with gas in the carbs, you may have clogged up your jets. after awile gas will break down and turn into varnish, if your bike trys to push the varnish through the system it will clog the jets. try to take off your seat then remove your plastic over the gas tank. remove the gas tank and you will see four bowls *silver ones right next to where the gas tank is on the carbs*. your bowls are in sets of two. there are drain screws on the bowls to remove the gas inside. remove the 16 screws holding the bowl onto the carb. *4 on each* inside you will see your floats and jets. carefully loosen the jets with a screw driver then finish unscrewing them by hand, they are brass and very soft. you should be able to hold up the jets to the light and see a small pin hole. if not get some carb cleaner and give them a squirt and blow them out. do not try to use anything to clean them out, they are very very sensitive and one knick will change the jet. after that i would spray some carb cleaner up the jet holes and try to clean them out also. if you have a compressor it would be wise to use that to blow out the gunk from the jet holes as well. after you run threw all 8 jets put them back together and see how it goes, if nothing you may have to check the jets again and if clogged again your carbs are gunked up and will need to be cleaned

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Hi,

If you haven't put a new, properly charged battery already, do so.

Good Luck and Let me know,

Obe