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Old 07-02-2012, 11:51 PM
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here's the problem, I was riding today every thing going fine. I stop to get gas and when I try to start my bike the starter engages and the open primary just spins im lost any ideas. It is a custom bobber with Ultima 113 motor Ultima 6 speed Trans and Ultima open primary. Thanks for any help.
 
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Old 07-03-2012, 02:03 PM
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Basics first, is there fuel getting to the carb? Is there spark getting to the plugs?
 
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Old 07-03-2012, 02:44 PM
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yes its getting fuel, its like the engine is just free spinning
 
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Old 07-03-2012, 05:09 PM
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Your explanation is unclear.

Exactly what happens when you push the start button.

Is the starter motor spinning?

Is the engine turning over when the button is pushed?
 
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Old 07-03-2012, 06:08 PM
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Yes the starter is engaging and spining the entire primary, but the crankshaft just spins, the motor not even trying to start
 
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Old 07-03-2012, 07:37 PM
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Sounds like something broke on the engine side of the primary belt. Is there something like a compensator there?
 
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Old 07-03-2012, 07:46 PM
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Sounds like no compression. You need spark, fuel, air, and compression. Not trying to insult your intelligence. Pull the plugs and coil wires and put your finger over each hole and crank. It shoud pop your finger off and both cyl should sound the same. Do you have gear drive or chain?
 
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Old 07-04-2012, 02:34 PM
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well it looks like the teeth on the sprocket offset collar that go over the crankshaft are stripped. I dont know how that could happen. thanks to everyone for the help.
 
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