I have a love/hate relationship with my shee. It only works when it wants too. I live in Andrews Tx. Elevation is between 3160 to 3190 feet above sea level. Usually hot and dry climate. My bike is an 06 bored 40 over. List of mods are Fatty's. FMF pipes. Adjustable time plate after market stator. Tors eliminator kit and pod K&N filter. I use Br8Es plugs. I use H1R and mix at 4:1 at 91 octane.
Before I tried kicking it over this past Thursday I tried starting her up. However before did, I cleaned my filters, mixed up 3 gallons of gas, broke down carbs and cleaned them installed two new spark plugs. I installed 320 jets and put everything back together. Kicked and kicked and nothing happened. I broke down carbs again, installed my 310 jets in and put everything back together. Now keep in mind I just got finished with a weekend of riding near Hobbs, NM. Kicked and kicked. I gots lots of sputtering, backfiring. I switched it too reserve and it seemed to work a little better but still not even close enough to say im getting anywhere. I even used a small spray of Starting fluid even that did nothing. Starting fluid usually starts her up on one kick.
I then proceeded here and chatted my problems and was told to check the petcock. I cycled it on and to reserve. I have fuel flow. I then made sure no fuel line was clogged. Everything was clear. So I didn't understand the problem, I got fuel, The bike will sputter and come too life... barley... and I know I got compression if it is burning fuel. I know I gots spark. Plus I used brand new plugs.
This is my first 4-wheeler. I love how fast this thing will go, but I don't understand why it keeps breaking down. All my buddies Banshees don't break down. Theirs usually kicks over in one or two kicks. I have to spray ether in mine to get it going. I just want a fast RELIABLE machine. And im in not getting that. All im getting is frustration and a sore foot.