KTM690R - No start - argh!

[100milehowie]

Make your last tank fill up of the season premium fuel (I like Chevron) and you will have far fewer problems getting started and running properly again after storage.

 

[Rib Eye]

Well,Joker & I took a second look & decided to try a new sparker, but ---- no luck.
Dumped her off at RTR (aka - the dealer)
Stay posted

 

[RocketMan]

Well,Joker & I took a second look & decided to try a new sparker, but ---- no luck.
Dumped her off at RTR (aka - the dealer)
Stay posted

Could have tried starting it with gas cap open?,something plugged in Exhaust?.Remember seeing a mouse nest in buddies XR airbox once ewwwww.

 

[joker650]

The plug was looking wet(maybe not wet enough?)
We dumped some fuel in the cylinder and it tried to fire but did not catch and the plug stayed wet.
It was firing enough to get the pipe warm.
Rob.....U DID have the filter out....RIGHT ?

 

[RocketMan]

The plug was looking wet(maybe not wet enough?)
We dumped some fuel in the cylinder and it tried to fire but did not catch and the plug stayed wet.
It was firing enough to get the pipe warm.
Rob.....U DID have the filter out....RIGHT ?

Vapor lock?,the bad thing about the 690 is tank,air filter not easily accesable.Im sure this would be as simple as putting gas in jug and air filter out then try to fire.Cant wait to see what Ross and Terrys says.

 

[Rib Eye]

Yes, I did try a few times with the air filter out.
RTR Parts guys mentioned it might be the fuel filter???
But then he back tracked & wasn't sure the 690's had one - if there is its probably in the tank

 

[Dorky]

But then he back tracked & wasn't sure the 690's had one - if there is its probably in the tank

Yes, 690 fuel filter is in the tank. It's a bit of messing about to change it but not too bad. I replaced mine last year and it was very dirty but I don't think it would stop the flow of gas. I guess it depends on how much dirt you drop into the tank when you fill it.

 

[Rib Eye]

Well, the boys at RTR got her running as good as new.

Fuel shutoff solenoid was stuck closed or partially open. I would have never guessed.

Thanks RTR!

 

[farmerger]

Well, the boys at RTR got her running as good as new.

Fuel shutoff solenoid was stuck closed or partially open. I would have never guessed.

Thanks RTR!

Is that an ignition thing so that if you don't have the key you can't start the bike?

 

[joker650]

YAY...guess the plug wasn't wet enough!

 

[Rib Eye]

Is that an ignition thing so that if you don't have the key you can't start the bike?

Don't know for sure. But its either that and/or controlled by the bike's "not its side" tilt switch.