The Hodaka Club Forum

Tried everthingetting I think outside of motor. Dis. Al wires except 2 from mag. Have spark and fuel. Would I still have spark if the timing us off.

Yes, you could still have spark, but if too early or late on the timing, it will not fire.
How is the compression?

What spark plug are you using?

I have had several bikes that did not like to fire with the kick starter when cold, but would fire almost instantly with a bump start. I believe that this was due to the choke (enrichment circuit) being too rich. They needed some choke, but the choke was too much if that makes sense? So, is your bike complete enough to do a push start?
Dale

Thanks for the reply I just got home from work. Plug is ngk b8hs the compression feels strong but I didnt check it.I can try and push start it on a couple of days. Appreciate the help. I'll yell back at you

Good answer on the plug. I would put in a fresh new one prior to the push start attempt. You have a kill switch right??? Don't attempt any push start without one!

if the engine got really flooded and you put in a new plug,you could wet foul it really quickly. If the plug stays bone dry I would try a teaspoon of gas in the spark plug hole. Dale I'm to old to push but that is what good friends are for. I did not say wives! -------Clarence

Clarence, That is the whole idea of the "bump start". If I have to push it more than 3 feet I do call my wife into the fun... I remember pushing bikes for some really long distances and for some reason believing that whatever the problem was, it would surely heal itself and eventually start. I also remember that that never happened. The eventual start that is...

Thanks again I'll be back in touch