Why is she giving me trouble starting?

[tshadow6]

I've done the following; installed new plugs/wires, ignition coils, battery, fuses and had the carbs cleaned. My bike will start one day but not the next. What else should I investigate?

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

Probably need to spend some more time fine-tuning the idle mix screws, and learning the choke demands. Seems that each bike has its own starting ritual.

Then, there's this: http://www.xs650.com/forum/showpost.php?p=413080&postcount=848

 

[Q Tip]

check your battery too. don't know if you are kicking only or what, but a low battery makes my bike a devil to kick over. I ride it for a few and get a charge, and all is well. then while I am idling her around futzing on her, I lose the little charge I got and it's back to having to jump her off.

 

[Airwolfie]

Probably need to spend some more time fine-tuning the idle mix screws, and learning the choke demands. Seems that each bike has its own starting ritual.

Then, there's this: http://www.xs650.com/forum/showpost.php?p=413080&postcount=848

Ahahahhahaaaaa!! that made me laugh!!

Mine didn't want to start either, turns out my timing was off. Check your timing, and get an old bike guru to hold on to the handlebars when you kick!!