I've got a buddy with a 800 Drifter. He's got cancer, and is away in Mexico, taking a "cure". He's got a 1500 too. I have the 1500 running smooth, but I think it would be too big for him in his weakened condition. He really wants to ride the 800 again when he comes home. They have both been sitting in a garage for a couple years and I can't for the life of me get the 800 ronning. I've changed the fluids, filters, and plugs. If I spray starter fluid in the carb, it will fire up but only for a few seconds. A friend once told me that the 800 has a stop switch that stops fuel from flowing if it tips over on it's side for any reason. Is that true???? How do I reset the switch????? Any ideas what could be wrong here?????? I'd appreciate any help...
Thanks, jb
clean the carbs? must likely gummed up. Drain all the gas and put in non oxygenated.