starting..i just bought a bike from a auction, and it was a theft recovery.. I picked it up lastnite, batt was dead, so i jumped it, started it, ran alright for a min. then took off the cables, and it died...ok so bad batt.. then tonight i changed the oil and put in a batt from my other f4i. tried to start her..wouldn't start.. so hooked up my buddies brand new batt, and she kept crankin but wouldn't turn over. checked for spark, there's spark..smells like fuel is pumpin through... NEED SOME HELP!! **** still won't start, and i need to do some street ridin! lemme know some ideas thanks

 

get new plugs... that will solve your problem

 

yeah dude, bike sat to long and plugs got corrosion on em. i use to have to push start my kawi after my plugs got bad. put in new plugs then WHAM she fired up like a hooker at a truck stop bath room

 

if it starts when you jump it and it dies after you diconect the jupers then that means your rectifier is no good. try swaping that out from you other bike and jump it and see if it will run after you take off the jumpers.

 

From Honda Them Selves.
21 TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE DOES NOT START OR IS HARD TO START
Possible cause
1. Check for operation of the fuel pump Abnormal Faulty fuel pump (Section 5)
I
if Normal
Abnormal ______) Faulty pressure regulator (SectionI 5)
I 2. Inspect the fuel flow
if Normal
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3. Inspect the fuel injector Abnormal _____) See section 5
I
if Normal
Weak or no spark + Faulty spark plug
Fouled spark plug
Faulty ECM
Broken or shorted spark plug wire
Faulty ignition switch
Faulty ignition pulse generator
Faulty engine stop switch
Loose or disconnected ignition
I 4. Perform a spark test
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Good spark
system wires
Low compression ---+ Valve stuck open
Worn cylinder and piston ring
Damaged cylinder head gasket
Seized valve
Improper valve timing
I
Engine starts but ---+ Improper starter valve operation
stops Intake pipe leaking
1 5. Test cylinder compression
Compression normal
Improper ignition timing (Faulty
ignition coil or ignition pulse gen-
1 6. Starting following normal procedure
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I
Engine does not start I erator)
Fuel contaminated
7
7. Remove and inspect spark plug Wet plug _____) Starter valve closed - Throttle valve open
Clogged air cleaner
21-1

 

Im willing to bet bread its a loose wire in the ECU. The ECu being right above the batt as a tendency to create loose wires since it becomes moved alot during batt removal and installation. Takes some needle nose pliers and gently push in all the connectors going into the ECU. I had a major problem a month ago, wouldn't catch for ****, but cranked all day. Went through everything and ended up being a loose wire. The placement of the ECU is faulty if you ask me.

Good luck
I got more info if you need it man. Holla
Alex

 

could be the rectifier, but it should still start, HAVE NEW PLUGS IN IT, don't treat me like a child****head... i'm thinkin it's some type of wiring issue, the fuel pump kicks on, and it's not throwin codes...i figure if i actually have some time tonight to crank on her she will run... just sucks i need a complete day to get her up n goin

 

My same problem.....exactly

 

oo shut up already and behappy that u jsut added another biek to ur ****in collection. wat is that now like 3 f4i's and 2 other bikes

 

plugs.. 1 they are old and have been sitting. 2, they are old and have been sitting, 3, you have been cranking on it alot and havent run the bike much, 4 the plugs are old.

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE EFFECTS OF SHITTY SPARKPLUGS. Seriously. I have taken bikes apart and went through all kinds of hell and it was plugs. Put new plugs in it.

I bet you one of our brand new bad *** stuntex oil pan mods for the F4i that changing the plugs will fix your problem.

 

oh **** it's on!!! i got a new battery and air filter today...i'm gonna throw the battery in and crank that *****..once she starts i'll give u my address!

 

hehe.. awrite. like you would tell me if you changed the plugs anyways.. haha..

 

aw come on now, so we lost the trust in our relationship? maybe you are just coppin out

 

It really could be the ECU. Mine was theft recovery also, and when we won the auction, it didnt run, so statefarm took it to a dealer, and paid for a new ecu because the old one was fried. I was just stoked that they paid for all of it.

 

fvck man, u deff got hooked up... i hope it's not the ecu..oh well if it is looks like my stunt bike won't have one anymore! or i'll just switch haha..gotta love havin a stunt bike layin around.... mine blew on my gix1k, picked one up off ebay for like 80 bucks

 

ECU would suck but might be it..when u took off cables if u slipped and made + cable touch ground chances are u smoked ecu check all fuses also goodluck

 

AND IT'S OFFICIAL!! i am going to be the proud new owner of a brand new stuntex oil pan mod!!! haha the ***** started with the new battery, runs like a ****in champ... PM me for my address

 

hate to tell ya but that aint gunna happen

 

shhhhhh.... and i hate to tell you that you still have a curfew haha.. don't forget to do your hmwrk and chores

 

LMFAO hahahaha , catach he jsut shyt on u bad ahahahahahaha. that was funny shyt. but with that said time to back up my friend

yah we're 16 and have chores but on any given day ill bet any amount of money we'll ride circles around you. and with the size of ur waist those r guan be sum big circles :YEAH :SPLAT: :SPLAT: