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Tmac23
07-28-2009, 08:09 AM
I've got an 05 yfz450 that will not start. I recently took it for a ride and only got a few hundred yards when the headlight blew out and the engine died. This was the first ride with the new bulb (the originals were blown). After letting it sit for a few days it started right up but didn't run well and once again died after a few hundred yards and that's it. I've replaced the battery, spark plug and cleaned the K&N filter. There is plenty of spark. I checked the fuel line from the tank to the carb. I took a quick look inside the carb, the float is not stuck and it looked clean overall. *When I check my plug after trying to start it is dry* This is driving me nuts I'd appreciate any help

ae13291
07-29-2009, 03:11 AM
electrical problem for sure, seems weird that the headlight blew. check your rectifier and stator, seems like the energy is going direct without any resistance