Dead Spyder

[qasamm]

My spyder is not starting. Battery was near dead so I replaced it with an odyssey but it's still not starting. Last night I pulled the plugs to see they were a bit black and fouled. They do not spark when I fire them so I think I have the problem id'ed. I'll have new plugs to try in the next few days but is there anything else I should be looking at?

It does crank but just doesn't start. Any advice appreciated!

 

[Lamonster]

You got to have spark to fire. When was the last time to rode it? Have you done any mods lately like HID's?

 

[qasamm]

No new mods but I checked all of the wiring connections since I have almost every esi light mod and an alarm installed- everything checks out and no error codes.

I last rode a few weekends ago and it stalled at a light but I wrote that off as me not coming off the clutch well.

I think it's just the plugs- I have a juice box, hindle, air filter from kewlmetal and o2 sensor mod so I am probably running rich and possibly blowing oil into the system to foul things up.

 

[Lamonster]

Are you running 8's or 9's?

 

[boborgera]

If your plugs are fouled sometimes you won't see a spark.
When you get new plugs check for a spark. I've had fouled plugs [many times on snowmobiles/ATVs] that wouldn't show a spark then when i put in new plugs the machines would start right up.
Your battery was weak and you loaded them up.

 

[qasamm]

Are you running 8's or 9's?

They are the Original plugs. I have the iridium plugs you mention in an old thread on order- should get here today or tomorrow but I'm away until Sunday night so I won't be able to play until then.

 

[qasamm]

I installed new plugs and am getting spark but it still won't start. I think it's a fuel issue. Last thing I did before the issue was fill the tank. Today I will drain the tank, check the filter etc. Any advice?

 

[Lamonster]

I installed new plugs and am getting spark but it still won't start. I think it's a fuel issue. Last thing I did before the issue was fill the tank. Today I will drain the tank, check the filter etc. Any advice?

Sure sounds like my RT a couple of weeks ago.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25583

 

[Y Rider]

You mentioned you have an alarm system. Does it have a anti-highjack system that could keep the Spyder from starting? If so don't rule that out.

 

[qasamm]

Alarm does not have the anti-hijack installed.

Interested in exploring options from Lamont's thread. Situation sounds the same.

 

[qasamm]

Definite fuel problem- bad gas. Any advice on emptying the tank of the crap in it so I can refill it with good gas?

 

[qasamm]

Back running after a tank siphon and rough run to burn through what bad gas was left. After the siphon I put in about a half gallon and let it run in the driveway. It sputtered through and backfired until I gave it a full tank. Ran about 100 miles after that without a hiccup.

Lots of lessons learned with this experience- keep the battery charged, check plugs and avoid bad gas.

 

[Lamonster]

Glad you got it fixed. :thumbup: