Hey guys I have a 2014 Evo 300 4t , I'm struggling to start it after a big fall , I've tried the hot start but it still won't start I seem to have to wait for 5 mins then try again and it starts eventually , it is driving me mad ,, any advice would be good , cheers fellas

Try holding the throttle open just enough to take the slack out of the cable when you kick it over. I don't use hot start at all.

I've tried everything mate I'll give it ago though

I've tried everything mate I'll give it ago though

An if you leave it some time?

 

Could be petrol that has flown into the engine

 The intake manifold is very weak on the 4t. It could be you have damaged it.

Intake seems ok , I can smell petrol when the bike is running don't know if that could be something

Is the fuel tap in the correct position? It should be facing upwards, If it's downwards it won't shut the fuel supply off when the bike is on it's side, It's an electronic tap, If the bike won't run right with it in the upwards position the tap has failed.

That's got me thinking ...... About a month ago it would start after a fall ..... It has always been in a straight line ........ Then suddenly I'm getting a strong smell of petrol when it's running and now it won't start after a fall .... Could that be a sign of the electronic tap failing ??

That's got me thinking ...... About a month ago it would start after a fall .....the tap has always been in a straight line ........ Then suddenly I'm getting a strong smell of petrol when it's running and now it won't start after a fall .... Could that be a sign of the electronic tap failing ??

In my experience. If my 4t didn't start. I'd hold throttle wide open for a few prods. Then close it and it will start. The 5 mins you're waiting is for the excess fuel to evaporate. Or don't crash. Simples

This bike will improve your riding, It will make you more sure not to crash.