After I fixed a fuel line leak on my 01 v92 deluxe I can't get the bike to start. I put the full choke on and it will run for a few seconds and die. After that no matter where I put the choke it won't start. I put a new battery on it and there's only 2,000 miles on the bike.

Running low on fuel concentrates any water or sediment in the tank to the point where it just has to go down the fuel line and it clogs filters and carburettors. A tiny drop of water in a carb can play havoc...

I suggest you clean the fuel system and carb thoroughly...

Only running good with the choke on is an indicator that the bike is normally running too lean. The fact that it runs good with the choke on at least tells me it is getting fuel to the carb(s). Therefore it seems probable that there is clogging in the carburetor jets or there is a big air leak between the engine and carb(s).

is airbox and filter all good no leaks, could be blocked small jet in carb, will it run ok higher in rev range

Start with the choke on full press the fuel siphon button till the lines are full of fuel. pull handle until it tries to start but stops. move the choke to half then start again. let it run for 60 seconds on full. don't move the choke to full or it will stop. Either slow the revs and then put the choke on full or keep the revs high and slowly move the choke to full (to allow the governor to slowly advance with the new revs)

clean the screen inside the muffler

Try changing your fuel filter and also clean the air filter too. the machine is starved for fuel

assuming this is an electric start 4 stroke, is it winding over fast enough? Try put a set of jumper leads on it to make it wind over faster. I'm in New Zealand and the fuel here is ****. If my bike sits for more than a few days I drain the carb before trying to start it. Then I give one or two twists on the thottle and with one hand on the choke I push the start button without touching the thottle and as soon as it fires pull the choke out. After about 10 to 20 seconds push the choke back in and should be running fine. This seems to be the best way to start my bike.

Possibly the choke is getting stuck internally, Even thoug the leaver may be in the closed (normal) position, it may be sticking internally. Try removing the choke and cleaning the passage with some carb cleaner, then replace the lever. The bike could run with a partially cloged choke but would be tough to start when warm due to too much fuel. Another thing to check, when it is hard to start, just after kicking it over a few times, remove the spark plug and see if it is wet with gas. My guess is that's it's soaked. Good luck.

it seems the bike is not getting enough fuel if the choke needs to be on check fuel tap or any in line filters

Hi and welcome to FixYa,

Initially, a few possibilities you may want to check/explore:

• stale gasoline;
• clogged fuel filter (inside the tank above the fuel shutoff valve;
• clogged, bocked, varnished, gummed carbs, jets, air pin holes;
• stuffed air filter/box;
• vacuum leak (rubber coupling, manifold side);
• air leak (airbox base assembly seated/fitted on the carbs.

Basically, a general cleanup of the fuel lines, tank and the carbs. Sitting for some time tends to leave varnish like coating on most parts.

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