Dirtbike Won't Start? | How to get your bike started after its been sitting

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[@Booze_Moose]

I spent an hour kicking my bike yesterday. Drained it today and started in 2 kicks. You guys are legends thank you!

[@Bacon-cn1wr]

Thank you for this been trying to start my bike for hours. Done this and started with a few kicks.

[@thunderbugcreative7778]

I just learned more about no start issues in your 12 minute video then in the past 10 years. Thank you!

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

You bet thunder bug. Lots more on channel

[@LA-ot6mw]

You the man bro I spent two hours cleaning the carburetor and it till had a hard start and I do this in five minutes and it starts on the first kick. 🤘🏽thank you dude.

[@kevinberi8744]

What did you do ?

[@YoungThrilla1]

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[@carsonwashburn1]

I can’t thank you enough for this video! Couldn’t get my 02 XT225 started, drained the carb bowl and it fired up immediately. Thank you so much!

[@poisoneddarttv6515]

Everybody who owns a dirt bike should watch you, Thanks, it helped me!

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Glad to know, Thanks for watching !

[@laughwithoutsmiling]

Hmmmm, 30 days the gas goes bad? Interesting. Makes more sense that my bike that I let sit for a year won’t start after watching this. You really did me a solid with this no nonsense talk. I watched a dozen other professional explanation videos and this really tied it all together. Many blessings, brother.

[@jamescarson80]

Exactly what it was let the gas drain from the carburetor for one minute first kick started!!!! Thanks

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

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[@andrewscoots1966]

My Yamaha xt225 electric start was sitting for about 4-6 months and she started first time when I started her most reliable bike I’ve ever owed

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[@gaminggurus_official]

Omg thank you so much I was worried and it helped me I have learnt more in the past 10 minutes than in the past 10 years

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[@WrecklessChevy]

Watch your videos during lunch at work and when I get home. Trying to get them all watched. My wife's hating me right now cause I just watch videos. Im gonna have to give her that 2 in the pink one in the stink

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Lmao its only a temporary fix. Thanks for watching and commenting. Maybe she will watchem w ya on the tv lol

[@WrecklessChevy]

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[@graysonspurling1342]

Dude thank you so much, you actually saved my ass

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

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[@TimeMachinesATVs]

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[@forceyt7106]

Vid came in clutch I thought it was something deeper than the carburetor

[@giude7569]

I have bought a crf yesterday its my first bike but it want start now with me 😂😂 Its on reserve now, later i try with the carb metod and a full refill

[@Mike-fn8rd]

Or check the choke and if the gas is on thanks for this video

[@trevorgrampp6789]

I have a old 2008 rmz250 4 stroke ,used to be a super cross bike of Troy adams it’s a Keihin fcr so I have no idea on how to work it ,it runs only on choke and pressing hot start and putting choke in kills it so if I could get some help that would be much appreciated

[@mhrndzs]

No clue if you will respond but I have 2 dirtbikes that have been sitting untouched since around 2014. Would this video apply to bikes that have not seen the light of day for that many years, or will that much time affect it in other ways that need repairs and such? Both 2012 Honda's, 150r and a 450f

[@ZoneMaster]

Awesome Video , Just bought a Yamaha DT and it wont start at all. I'll try your way for sure ... Thumbs Up !

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

hope it helps. appreciate you and thanks for watching

[@alltorque415]

Speaking facts! I just had this problem with my blaster!

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Yessir happens in no time

[@krimz0n188]

Love the video man! Really hope it helps im up late researching trying to revive my 91' RM250 love the tips and the jokes good laughs!

[@matshortledge-7qscbb787]

You saved me so much time. Thank you. It was exactly what you said the gas.

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

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[@matshortledge-7qscbb787]

@@TimeMachinesATVs 2 steps way ahead of you my man!!! Very rarely do I find people worth a damn on KZbin anymore and you my friend are one of them.

[@markbarton4344]

Good ol wipout videos, love the content. Great tips, and just a good time boys!

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Thanks mark

[@codyclark9217]

Thanks for the help!! Turns out it was the fuel 😂

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Haha always

[@midlesters_yt9132]

Mine doesn’t have a screw on the bottom part of the carb so I don’t think I can drain mine

[@dopedickinsonbb8359]

Man i just bought a 2007 crf450… got a amazing deal on it too cuz the guy said it needed the valves redone an watever but it was obvious he just had been letting it sit for a long time… it has a shit ton of awesome aftermarket parts on it too an the exhaust kit alone cost about what i paid for it… so anyway i caught the vibe he was a guy who really wasnt a engine/maintain kinda guy lol 😂 anyways got her went an bought oil filter, oil, spark plug, air filter, an new chain, an a new oil filter an chamged everything out wich ran me about 100 bucks total on amazon…. Went and got some fresh 93 from the pump, filled her up an literally two kicks 🦵 an bammmm that bitch fired up so quick an beautiful 🤩 so i just came up so fkn hard lol 😂 ppl dnt realize how dam simple it is to take care of a fkn engine… clean oil clean air an a good spark ⚡️ maintain those three things an u will be good… obviously a few other things but those are the three main fkn things an ppl still too lazy lol

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

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[@brianj123458]

Love these videos, I'm not sure why I can let my banshee set for 3-4 months and it always seems to fire right up. I know one day it will not start cause I dont drain the carbs, but I do use Sta bul in all my machines so maybe thats why. Have great day

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Stabile def helps

[@jimnz17]

u'll lots are crazy. love it.

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Thanks jimnz

[@bradbecker7219]

What about a spark issue?? Just lost spark and changed stator and wire harness

[@matthewhills9607]

I have a 125 Honda 4 stroke and due to covid i didn’t start it for about 5 months and it started up right away

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Lucky.

[@nmlbenji3]

My kick start isn’t budging it’s stuck. Any idea what it is ?

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

motor's likely stuck, thanks for watching we appreciate ya

[@nathandiaz5977]

New to dirtbikes, watched about 4 min of the video went outside to try it out about the gas and it started up first kick.

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

hell yeah glad to hear it!

[@stevecastillo8697]

Thanks for wisdom you dropped on me. Good jokes too.

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Appreciate it steve

[@name7150]

These guys are funny and informative lol

[@garrettnolin9931]

How much gas should I drain ? I drained what I thought was alot and still won't start ? Its a 2000 ktm 250 2 stroke if that helps.

[@itsluccicuz]

Did you ever get it running I have a 98 ktm 250 2 stroke and ran 3 weeks ago now I can’t get it to

[@outlawdingo3020]

My klx 450r was fine yesterday then nothing like it had no compression. Cleaned the carb checked the spark all good and still wouldn't start. Not even on starting fluid.

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Sounds like it lost compression

[@outlawdingo3020]

@@TimeMachinesATVs spark plug had bamboozled me by throwing out spark on the head but not in the head so I replaced the lead and plug

[@brentrogers97]

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[@jordanjessop8220]

I checked everything valve is getting fuel... will not start any ideas

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Is the fuel fresh or old?

[@jordanjessop8220]

@@TimeMachinesATVs fresh

[@exxo7889]

Can some one help? I let sit My bike for a Lot time and now don't want to start, the bike is almost new and when i try to kick it sound like is drowing can some one help

[@jordanevans1540]

So what if your riding gear down and it dies then wont start, checked fuel its fine all brand new, pulled the carb out cleaned everything, i had it started 3x 3rd time it ra shifted, drove for about 30 seconds then died and now wont start again, its a 05crf450x

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Check the valves

[@jordanevans1540]

@@TimeMachinesATVs alright ill have to see if that will help thanks!

[@rileygaskill3323]

So ones you drain the old gas in the carb can you use the same gas that’s in you’re tank?

[@teeedog1]

Will this work on a 4 stroke

[@jamienelson3609]

Good tips! Loved the highlight reel at the beginning lol

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Lol, thanks for watching jamie!! More to come.

[@Jay_Moneyyy0]

Hey man I just got a 50cc dirtbike and it won’t start it sounds like it’s gonna idle for like 2 seconds but it doesn’t. Btw I just got it never started

[@daddyme4u]

I came here for a serious issue on my crf 450 got the info i needed plus a good laugh.. “make your bike smell like the hood” 😂👍

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Lol no problem lots more on channel!

[@mob3144]

Your advice is very much appreciated. Got the bike started. Yahoo!!

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

right on, glad to hear it worked. thanks for watching!

[@dejaunhuffman165]

I’m bout to try it on my bike

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Good luck dejaun!

[@anthonyriello812]

Worked. Thanks !

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

so glad to hear!!! thanks for watching!

[@darkninja123able]

So gotta drain the gas when the fuel lever is switched on? Because every time I go to switch it off during the drain it then stops. Am I supposed to leave the fuel lever on to drain out all the gas?

[@maniacnerraw9104]

drain a bit then close it xD, what u riding have same issues w KTM

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Itll empty out with fuel off then done. Dont turn back on till ya go to ride next time and give it a second. If ur trying to flush carb out leave it on

[@darkninja123able]

@@maniacnerraw9104 it’s a 125 asian pit bike but pretty busty for it’s size

[@darkninja123able]

@@TimeMachinesATVs that’s the thing it won’t start. So I think I have to leave fuel on to flash out all the carb then and just refill it with gas when it’s all out I guess

[@charlieg1799]

So is it ok to drain the fuel out the carb then turn the fuel on and try to start on my 2 stroke.

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Yes give it time to fill carb bowl back up. Choke it and kick it

[@madscientistkicks]

Watching before attempting to start my 250 again….

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Hope it helps!!

[@antoinesmith5072]

how to start the apollo 250

[@jameyjacade28]

Do this for a fuel injected bike

[@Compensating6.7]

I've cleaned my ssr carb 100 times. If it sits at all it doesn't like to start

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Yeah gas will do that to it. May also have a lean condition as well.

[@sullycasto5726]

Same with my ssr

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[@chadd1000]

This was the fix for me. Thanks for the advice.

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

You be chadd

[@DJswope73]

Weird question, but do them gas fragrances have to be specifically for a 2 stroke? I've never seen em before tour channel

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

it will fragrance any gas

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That intro tho😂😂😂

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Haha whoops. Soon all our vids will have a nice into and outro lol

[@nicholasbenford3169]

Thank you all I had to do was pour the old gas out and it started right up

[@jhonnyhernandez1711]

Instructions unclear my bike is now levitating in the air please help

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Youre on the right track keep doing what youre doing

[@diegoarmenta8556]

Hey just seeing this video it works !! But do I have to drain all the gas ? And then put new gas

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

I would

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When do y’all upload?

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

We uploaded twice a week thru November. Going to go twice a week in January. Once a week for December likely on sundays. First short is posting tonight !

[@gedcaps1456]

Can you show me a close up to let the gas out sorry I’m stupid

[@gedcaps1456]

And is it always gonna be on the left side cuz mines not

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Good ass vid! Great info!

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Thank you !!

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Thank u sir

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[@TimeMachinesATVs]

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[@diehard2033]

Did u say 950 two get a carb clean in England cost u 50pound witch is about 90dollers 🤣🤣

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Yes. Watch some more videos itll make sense. And i said blake would charge that.

[@diehard2033]

@@TimeMachinesATVs aa okay can u do one on a kxf I just bought one and need some info as I went out on it and started leaking all over gaskets blew out but the guy said it had just had a rebuild but when I got it gaskets looked like they were not fitted right please can u do a little vidio on what it could be

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Next one i get we will try and get video

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Lol

[@tonyjohnson5047]

They got gas that smell like weed lol

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Haha yessir. I use it often

[@fdlcchino6841]

Tank you

[@brennysgaming6673]

helpful vid but camera guy is a weirdo.

[@rzecta3311]

Anyone missing the screw on the carb😬😬😬

[@jasonlucas7644]

Hope Mat use bag good. Good to give some wisdom out people. I got bike ran good but full throttle it cut out .Had new gastank & petcock carb had plastic in m jet from him putting peacock on.Good to learn something new.

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

I appreciate ya watching and nothing like being humble!! Happy thanksgiving

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[@briancrowley6682]

Awesome wipe outs ,I seen a glimpse of the bw 80 ,you keep me watching by saying your having a video ,any way I got the bike for free ,I bought the whole top end ,wiseco piston and rings ,the knock off kx 65 carb ,the boyseen stage 2 reeds,with all the additional stuff that's needed is it really even worth building?,I'm doing everything you did to yours ,do you have a rough estimate of all the parts cost?,and if there's a profit to be made cause at the end of the day it's still a bw 80 ,I love building the bike though especially now with social distancing it gives me something to do.basically after all you did to yours especially with the ktm pipe was the build worth it and is it a fun bike to ride cause I'll just keep it myself ,I'm like your size maybe a lil bigger , thanks bud

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Id have to keep it tbh and i had lots of the parts for conversion. Itll cost quite a bit to get pipe, front end, muffler and a few other pieces. But if ya wanna ride it snd keep it worth it def improves the ride. I may do a bw update but the build series is on hold until i can organize it. It is 100% done. Runs great and is a blast !!

[@willberry9133]

Literally best video started first try after draining gas I swear man your awesome

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Glad to hear it !

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Yeah buddy

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Thanks lol we call it gas when it’s strong enough

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[@daltonwhitehead3199]

What do I do if my bike dont got compression after we ste the timing we put. In new valve and put new ring in and positioned them and I still don't have compression on. My 2002 xr100

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Id have to say cylinder id guess. Or head. Spray all around engine w soapy water and kick over w throttle open maybe youll see where its escaping

[@daltonwhitehead3199]

@@TimeMachinesATVs i don't really know do u have a video about it

[@daltonwhitehead3199]

And I can hear air escaping around close to were the corberator connects

[@urbanitesgarage3299]

That 2stroke scent stuff is a great idea does it actually work good lol

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

The grape is so fragrant that ive never used the other. Itll take a long time to get smell away so a cap full in a 5 gallon can may work for next 3 fillups lol

[@davidw8901]

Pretty sure you just saved me a couple hundred a year in shop fees

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Glad to hear it !

[@davidw8901]

@@TimeMachinesATVs update. You definitely did. Got my old bike started in 5 minutes with the info you shared. So stupidly simple, I've tried shutting the fuel off and running it till it dies and it never worked for me so I just assumed I was a lost cause Thank you!

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[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Lol , thanks for watching the vids bro!

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[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Lol no Prob

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Lmao true that. Need to wait for right opportunity

[@DrewCS4]

hey not sure if u will see this but i just recently bought a used 2020 fuel injected YZ250F with 6 hours on it but im pretty sure its been sitting for months with the same gas and when i go to start it up it backfires sometimes and makes the noise like it wants to start just wont turn all the way over do you think simple draining of the gas and replacing it with fresh gas and maybe oil will do the trick?

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

possibly but it may need a valve adjustment. But try fresh fuel and oil and maybe a little starting fluid for the first try.

[@bobbyhillthe3rd]

I just cleaned my carb on my yz250f and gave it all brand new gas just for it not to start still. It took me 2 days to strip my bike down to the carb and the first time I put it back together I left the float bowl down so it would leak gas when I put it back together. So I had to take it apart again to do it correctly. Dirt bike still won’t start now I won’t be riding this weekend w all my buddies

[@deanogotkicks3423]

You ever figure out what it was?

[@bobbyhillthe3rd]

@@deanogotkicks3423 no I need to buy a new spark plug and try that

[@caryorban8322]

Man that crf 450 is my kinda bike bro. I never seen a vid of that yet. Did u sell it rite away? Anywhoo where do I get that bubble gum or that reefer smelly stuff that I mix with my gas at bro?

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Amazon and ebay has it!

[@tonysanchez1274]

I have a kx and yz I'm going to completely rebuild just nervous because I've never rebuilt an engine completely before if there's anything u can help me out with would really appreciate it because of ur videos I got back into riding and restoring bikes again keep up the nice work and thank u

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Appreciate it big boy. I dont have a kx rebuild on channel but i bet theyre are a few on youtube. Id recommend buying a manual as well , much better info then online and easier to find as well.

[@joslow9151]

I believe my 4 stroke has a fuel problem but mine is fuel injected so it doesn’t have the screw

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Either swap injector or make sure there isnt air leak making it seem like a fuel issue

[@Pittsburgh-412]

Damn yall came a long way real fast lol. And its weird without the new shop being in the background lol

[@TimeMachinesATVs]

Lmao