1985 Yamaha XJ 700 X Maxim "starting fluid bike wont fire" Questions

...starting fluid so ignition system is ok. it ran earlier in the day but couldnt idle. I had the same issue with mine, just recently purchased the bike, previous owner said it ran but has been in ...

...have an ignition problem. If it gets decent spark, try spraying some starting fluid into the air cleaner box. If the engine starts up and runs for a couple seconds, you have a fuel delivery

...out the gas put new premium in it and put some starting fluid on the spark plugs then give it a start it might just be bad gastry using seafoam on the bike you can find it at any auto ...

...starting fluid into the air filter inlet then try to start it. You need to open the throttle 1/4 to 1/2 open. If the engine fires for a few seconds, you have a fuel delivery problem. If the engine ...

...fluid in each cylinder.very little.now crank the bike over to coat the cylinders. becareful it could be messy now let the bike sit overnight.the next day crank bike over again.but this time for a few ...

...bike sit for 2 months and now it won't start. It will turn over and over but won't fire up. Is it the Carbs?? Yes the fuel can get old sitting in the carbs, as they are vented. With luck you may be ...

...starting fluid have you checked for good compression? maybe the piston rings a shot also make sure that the exhaust is not blocked where are you spraying the starting fluid? into the airbox or ...

starting fluid and where can i spray the starting fluid and any other steps i can take to start this bike it has 20000 miles but runs great. The most common issue of bikes not starting after they have

bike will fire with starter fluid but won't run on it's own, I'd say you have a fuel problem. In 1996, Harley introduced a vacuum operated fuel petcock. I see that you say your bike is a &

...with the starting fluid the motor self lubricants and the suction the bike creates might pull the rest of the debris threw and spit it out your exhaust. Give me a thumbs up if this helps ya