Well I suppose it is common for those who are as bad at trail riding as me. When I eventually get up and heave the bike up it can take some cranking to get it started again. Once started it is fine till the next time I fall off!! Any suggestions to get the bike started quickly?
Carb is either flooded or starved, I would assume (if gas is all over the side of the bike, it's no longer in the carb ...). Flooded doesn't sound right, and you'd know from the sound, so I'd guess there is air in the carb where you want fuel. Not much you can do about starved carb except wait for it to refill and push out air bubbles, while you curse and crank the starter.
If you also have trouble starting when the bike is hot (especially if you need any choke to start when warm), or if you have to run the idle speed faster than you'd like, consider replacing the idle jet (and turn down the idle speed).
I gather that the UK models have "safety" features that may prevent you from starting the bike, but you must have considered that if it starts after a while.
Hold the throttle wide open & crank it.. When the bike is on it's side fuel can run into the motor.. sit on the inlet valves or piston if valves are open..
when on its side the float valve in the carb no longer works & fuel is flowing from the tank though the carb out the over flow pipe & up the emultion tube into the motor or air cleaner... so yer need to pump that fuel out...
so hold the throttle open and crank or kick it...
worked for me for over 30 years on bikes with electric / kick start ..
Pete
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-- Edited by petenz on Tuesday 2nd of December 2014 06:15:07 AM
Thanks for the tips. Looking forward to the day when I show some skill at riding off road and wonder if I ever had a sense of balance!,I must admit I am useless on the green lanes but do enjoy it.
Keep at it and you'll be surprised how natural it becomes - eventually.
Trailing is a wonderful pastime. I marvel as the lanes change with each season. Spring is my favourite with the arrival of colours,blue, yellow, pink, light green, white, purple.