TE450 2010 starting issues

I have a friend with a brand new 2010 TE450 and it will not start. Trying to find a solution for him before he quits and goes to another color. Husky as been of little help other than saying it needs to break in.

I've owned a 2008 TC450 carb version and with the proper jetting it started better than my wr125.

Any ideas on proper setup for the TE?

What symptoms is it displaying? Is cranking over? Is the fuel pump priming? Is he using the "choke" when cold? How many miles, is it "powered up"?

E-start will not get it going. And kick start until your dead. And yes it is uncorked. Sensor plugged or not does not change anything. Brand spanking new..under 160km.

I don't fully understand the ''let it snap closed part'' ...

I always recommend the following:

Fast idle pulled out
Clutch pulled in
Press starter button with finger to avoid opening throttle at all when starting

Assuming the battery is sufficiently charged this technique always works for me.

Dave

Estart turns over though right?

turn key to ON,
Kill Switch: red button out-
(should hear fuel pump - prime system)
Pull out fast idle (choke)
pull in clutch (if safety switch is still connected)
don't touch throttle
Hit black starter button....

If the pump is priming and the starter turns the motor but it is just not firing:
-does it have spark?
-does it have gas?
-1 thing to check is the coolant temp sensor- in front of the throttle body on the back of the head on the left hand side near the head pipe: disconect the wire connector and try to start- if it starts after all that with it disconected- replace it.

If none of this works- have it hooked up to Ibeat

Ok we have something to go with now try it all out. Thanks

Apparently the 09's don't have this problem... and this is an 2010. I think
BILLF maybe on to something. Full throttle and let it snap back...hey whatever works

will post back results.

2007 TE450

• red button out
• fuel on
• choke out
• neutral
• pull clutch in
• 2 full throttle twists and release
• push start
• ===> starts right up.

Now upon stalling it and causing vapor lock... I have had to pull the Decomp-lever, cycle it, she'll fire. Note from experience...do not kick start these bikes without boots on

Get Ross Rocher Sales on the phone and he'll fix you right up.

Be prepared to LISTEN to what the mechanic tells you.

MAT

Mat, you are the resident EFI expert. I wish I could afford to have you work with me.

I would really enjoy getting together with you guys - but there is no time to take something like that on.

The PDI prep on my bike was excellent - alot of skill and experience there.

MAT