Starting problem when sitting for a week.

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Joliet
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Starting problem when sitting for a week.

Post by Joliet » Fri Jul 24, 2020 4:38 pm

Hello all!

I'm a new TRX owner with a starting problem. Whenever it has been sitting for a week or so i have to use the starter for 20-30 seconds before it ignites. If the bike has been running on the day before there is no problem starting it. Seems like the fuel has evaporated from the carbs and it has to fill before it starts.
Is this normal behavior or a leak somewhere?

Thanks!
/Marten

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Snod Blatter
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Re: Starting problem when sitting for a week.

Post by Snod Blatter » Sat Jul 25, 2020 2:15 pm

I wouldn't say it's normal, mine can sit for longer than that quite happily.

Does it smell of fuel when parked up?
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Re: Starting problem when sitting for a week.

Post by jpe70 » Sat Jul 25, 2020 8:08 pm

It's not normal exactly, but you never know with a 20+ year old bike. Changing the fuel pump is a good place to start. There are cheap and working one's on eBay.

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Re: Starting problem when sitting for a week.

Post by Joliet » Sun Jul 26, 2020 6:53 am

There is no gasoline smell from it.
Will try with new fuelpump :)

Thanks!

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