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jameslyle · 02-05-2012, 04:01 PM

Hey guys, Ive got a 2001 Honda Rubi 500 that has been a great bike for me, no issues... Unfortuantly I just moved and during the process it sat out for a couple months without being started. It got rained on some as well. I replaced the battery, and tried to start it. It turns over just fine, just wont catch, or even try too.. I took out the spark plug and cleaned it up, and tried grounding it,, it is sparking.. I tried taking off the air filter as it was pretty nasty.. Stilll nothing.. Im curious if it is getting any gas too it. It sounds as if I had my kill switch turned to the kill side. Is there a fuel filter to check, or possibly a hose that could be clogged? Or possibly something else anyone could think for me to check? Im not the most mechanical person, but can figure out alot if you can just tell me what to try. Thanks for any help....

rich450es · 02-05-2012, 04:09 PM

it sounds like the carb needs to be cleaned up. its a prety simple job to do with basic hand tools . and if you deside to do the work yourself use a service manual which will give you a breakdown (if you need one just pm me and i can send it to you )

a_tack · 02-05-2012, 04:17 PM

If your bike will be sitting for more than a couple of weeks without being ran you either need to add stabilizer to the fuel or drain it, especially if you have a carb. Gas "sours" so to speak in about 3-4 weeks if untreated. If treated it can stay good up to two years. Trust me on this.

lop3r1 · 02-05-2012, 05:30 PM

...it's not getting fuel. the carb gummed up from sitting.

Kipes · 02-05-2012, 08:51 PM

I agree the gas nowadays dont have a very long shelf life. Carb needs to be cleaned.

Droptime209 · 02-05-2012, 09:04 PM

I'd bet it's the carb. A easy way to verify this is simply remove the intake filter and give it a light spry of starting fluid ( only to be done on 4stroke engines) as u turn it over and see if she burps. It may even start and shut back off. If it does than u know for sure it's a dirty carb. Any how it's an easy repair hope this helps.

jameslyle · 02-06-2012, 10:18 AM

Thanks alot guys for the input, sounds like that is going to be what my problem is.. This is probably a dumb question, but does anyone know of a link showing how to do this. Like a walk through or anything? Thanks

Droptime209 · 02-06-2012, 10:34 AM

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. heres a link to a carb rebuild on a rancher I know u have a rubi it it's very similar if your not rebuilding urs that's fine all ur gonna need to do is go through the steps and just clean the parts aposed to replacing them. Do not remove any Oring unless u have new ones on had. Once u remove the Oring for the bowl it will stretch and will be hard to reinstall and may even leak if u get'er in.
Once u get the screws for the bowl off u may have to tap the bowl with the back of a screw driver to get it loose they tend to stick( do not pry it off u will damage the rim and couse it to leak)
Good luck

rich450es · 02-06-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jameslyle

Thanks alot guys for the input, sounds like that is going to be what my problem is.. This is probably a dumb question, but does anyone know of a link showing how to do this. Like a walk through or anything? Thanks

here is a parts house carb breakdown that may help
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Gauntlet3D · 02-06-2012, 03:14 PM

Before all that use your primer.

02-05-2012, 04:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
jameslyle Honda Rider Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 11	Help getting my Rubi started! Hey guys, Ive got a 2001 Honda Rubi 500 that has been a great bike for me, no issues... Unfortuantly I just moved and during the process it sat out for a couple months without being started. It got rained on some as well. I replaced the battery, and tried to start it. It turns over just fine, just wont catch, or even try too.. I took out the spark plug and cleaned it up, and tried grounding it,, it is sparking.. I tried taking off the air filter as it was pretty nasty.. Stilll nothing.. Im curious if it is getting any gas too it. It sounds as if I had my kill switch turned to the kill side. Is there a fuel filter to check, or possibly a hose that could be clogged? Or possibly something else anyone could think for me to check? Im not the most mechanical person, but can figure out alot if you can just tell me what to try. Thanks for any help....

02-05-2012, 04:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
rich450es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: ludlow,mass Posts: 10,580	it sounds like the carb needs to be cleaned up. its a prety simple job to do with basic hand tools . and if you deside to do the work yourself use a service manual which will give you a breakdown (if you need one just pm me and i can send it to you ) __________________ 2000 foreman 450 es-s the fking pig 14% 300 foretrax gear reduction 30in gorila silverbacks on C-5 wheels 2500lb warn winch superatv disk brake conversion kit 2in ssatv lift kit and progressive 512 shocks the original 4in PVC storage tube hurculined racks with rear cargo box czr loud exhaust , uni airfilter and drilled main jet foreman 450 parts for sale pm me for info**

02-05-2012, 04:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
a_tack Honda Lover Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 496	If your bike will be sitting for more than a couple of weeks without being ran you either need to add stabilizer to the fuel or drain it, especially if you have a carb. Gas "sours" so to speak in about 3-4 weeks if untreated. If treated it can stay good up to two years. Trust me on this. __________________ 2012 Foreman 4x4 ES -Superwinch LT3000 -27" STI Black Diamond XTRs -12" STI HD2 Matte Wheels 2007 Suzuki Eiger 4x4 Auto -25" Interco Reptiles -12" AMS Cast Aluminum Wheels

02-05-2012, 05:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
lop3r1 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: gulfport, mississippi Posts: 831	...it's not getting fuel. the carb gummed up from sitting. __________________ 07 foreman s camo 2" hl lift 1" hl wheel spacers 27" outlaws epi/hl outlaw clutch kit hmf utility, uni filter, dynojet kit 3000lb superwinch triangle snorkel kit herculiner on racks/front bumper custom front recovery point Last edited by lop3r1; 02-05-2012 at 05:32 PM.

02-05-2012, 08:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kipes Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2009 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Posts: 2,567	I agree the gas nowadays dont have a very long shelf life. Carb needs to be cleaned. __________________ 2006 Foreman 4x4 500s Powermadd handguards 2.5 Warn winch 2" Perfex long travel lift kit High Lifter springs 26-12-12 Executioners on rear 26-10-12 Executioners on front Douglas Rattlesnake rims 3rd Headlight switch Moose Heated Handgrips and thumb warmer Garmin Legend gps Replaced the stock silver engine covers and front skid plate with 07 camo black and painted front brush guard black 2005 Rancher 350ES 2wd 2001 Polaris 325 Trailboss 2wd

02-05-2012, 09:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Droptime209 Honda Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 202	I'd bet it's the carb. A easy way to verify this is simply remove the intake filter and give it a light spry of starting fluid ( only to be done on 4stroke engines) as u turn it over and see if she burps. It may even start and shut back off. If it does than u know for sure it's a dirty carb. Any how it's an easy repair hope this helps. __________________ 2012 Formen Dupli-Color BED ARMOR W/ Kevlar coated F&R racks WARN WINCH Front mounted tow hook. 2" Custome snorkel AP full skid plate w/ stick guards 6 1/2" sterio tube caps (wydglide set up) Coming soon 27X10x12 swap lites all 4 corners

02-06-2012, 10:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
jameslyle Honda Rider Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 11	Thanks alot guys for the input, sounds like that is going to be what my problem is.. This is probably a dumb question, but does anyone know of a link showing how to do this. Like a walk through or anything? Thanks

02-06-2012, 10:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Droptime209 Honda Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 202	YouTube - Broadcast Yourself. heres a link to a carb rebuild on a rancher I know u have a rubi it it's very similar if your not rebuilding urs that's fine all ur gonna need to do is go through the steps and just clean the parts aposed to replacing them. Do not remove any Oring unless u have new ones on had. Once u remove the Oring for the bowl it will stretch and will be hard to reinstall and may even leak if u get'er in. Once u get the screws for the bowl off u may have to tap the bowl with the back of a screw driver to get it loose they tend to stick( do not pry it off u will damage the rim and couse it to leak) Good luck __________________ 2012 Formen Dupli-Color BED ARMOR W/ Kevlar coated F&R racks WARN WINCH Front mounted tow hook. 2" Custome snorkel AP full skid plate w/ stick guards 6 1/2" sterio tube caps (wydglide set up) Coming soon 27X10x12 swap lites all 4 corners

02-06-2012, 03:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
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