How To Repair A Harbor Freight Tailgator Generator That Won't Start

[@theaustralianconundrum]

Do I see you on a Kawasaki GPZ900R from early 80's? My goodness they had evil handling even for the day. I still do track days on my 06 ZX-10R. It still keeps this 65 year old senior citizen in shape and on his toes! Cheers.

[@austinado16]

lol... That's my 1986 Kawasaki "Ninja" 600R (aka: GPZ600A). I found it in early '91, and at 60, it still puts a huge smile on my face!

[@theaustralianconundrum]

@@austinado16 I've only ridden the 750 Turbo and the 900R back in the day. My 06 ZX10-R is stock and puts out 153 bhp at the rear wheel with the factory stock titanium headers, stock cat and stock exhaust under the seat. It's very stable and quite linear in power delivery despite what people might think.

[@austinado16]

@@theaustralianconundrum Sounds like a great bike!

[@OldJoe212]

This is off topic, but I know you've worked on the Tailgater generator and maybe you can help me. Mine will run for about 1 1/2 minutes and just stop. I checked the vented cap, it's OK. Actually, it does this same with the cap removed. I thought the heat from running cause something to go open, but when it starts sputtering, a shot of engine starter keeps it going, so the spark is OK. I bought a new carb, but it does the same thing. I'm thinking on opening the fuel pickup vent a little and/or lowering down the tube. Anyway, if you have any ideas, I'm open to suggestions. Thanks, Joe

[@austinado16]

Since having the cap removed doesn't cure it, a new carburetor didn't cure it, but a shot of something combustible down the carb, does; I'd say there's a fuel delivery problem between the carburetor and the inside of fuel tank.

[@readysetretire]

Every item I’ve purchased from Harbor Freight has broken, their 💩 is not worth the price.

[@austinado16]

All depends on what you're buying, and how it's being used.

[@readysetretire]

That is true. I did have a C clamp break in half. However, I have a sump pump that has worked over a year. I guess I’ll start buying their extended warranty. Thanks