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Old 5 Jun 2020
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It says 3AJ on the side of the motor
Not talking about the casting number im talking about the one that is STAMPED in to the block, it will start with either 1VJ or 3AJ followed by a bunch of numbers.

If you don`t have any paperwork or registration & you are able to return it, return it.

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Yes... 0n the block there is a *3AJ - 006800*
I'm dissapointed... if i could just get it to start... because it ran already..

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You know it runs, because you have heard it. So you know it has spark and compression. Bikes that stand idle for a long time always have carb problems unless they were drained. Are the carbs right for the engine that is fitted, and are they absolutely clean (all the jets, fuelways, any internal filters...)? Also, check the cam timing - this can make it hard to start, but I think the carbs are your problem.
If the starter spins when you attach 12v directly to it, you can bodge a system to bypass all the other switchgear (Use thick wire!) and touch one end of a cable to the battery. Be careful - it will spark, you need to be firm for a good contact, and don't have any open fuel cans close by!
(You have checked the cutout switch on the handlebars is in the "run" position??)


If you fancy a challenge, keep going, if not, try to return it. If all the parts are there, time will be your biggest investment!


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Dont forget to check that the float needle valve filter is not blocked.



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making that bike run well again is going to take a big effort as you start to understand....



if at the end of months of work and even more euros, you will end up with a bike that has no papers and can only be used in empty fields, I would very strongly suggest to you to take it to the seller and try to get your money back.



Im pretty sure you can get a better deal for 700 - 1000 euro, a bike that has been in normal use and that you will enjoy on the road rather than just struggle in the garage for a long time.


@moosproof - that thing is kickstart only, no starter.....also disagree that it's solvable mainly with time, IMHO you are misleading the guy
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@moosproof i think the carbs are right... i've cleaned everything.. still no juice... i'm going to se somebody to day to try and bring it back to life... thanks for all advice..

@mezo Yes. The filter is clean or should i say should be clean unless it somehow got dirty overnight since i cleaned it... frankly i have no clue.
The thing is as moosproof said i know it ran... but now it doesnt even start.. it doesnt even try... i get no combustion...

@turboguzzi
I'm starting to understand that yes... and i am seriously considering trying to return it but a part of me want to bring it to life back again...
Its just i'm lacking the knowledge... because if its carburator then i dont know... i took it apart 3 times already...
There's something i'm missing (apart from years of experience)..
I just want it to run... i dont plan to take it to the road...
Right now i just want it to run...
Aaaa!!!!

You all must have been here probably a lot of times before... but its first for me and i'm hooked...

There must be some stone age way to diagnose and repair it i just dont know it

But anyways! Thank you all for your advice and your time so far!
It gives me a nice feeling!

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!!!!!!!!!

It started!!!! Twice!!!!

And now again!!!! Just as i am writing!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

Yes!!!!
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