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Well?

We're waiting?
Me too

I just can't find a problem - It has compression, fuel and a spark.
It's going to the bike shop this weekend - if they can't find a problem then I'm up the creek
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Well... since you're desperate... myself and Gigi will come up... and turn some bolts for you... you never know.. ! We may just have the magic touch!
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just one basic question... When was the last time yo changed the sparkplug on that engine?
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Well... since you're desperate... myself and Gigi will come up... and turn some bolts for you... you never know.. ! We may just have the magic touch!
It's a very kind offer but my nuts and bolts are tight enough thanks!!!
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Mine is very sensitive to bad fuel in the carb float bowl, if I've left it for 1-2 weeks the fuel goes off and it'll never start - even if I'm jumping it off a car. Drain the fuel out of the float bowl, wait for it to evaporate off and give it another go.
Alex, if you turn off the fuel a couple hundred yards before you finish riding, the bowl will have emptied and not leave any residue. It also will help starting because there will be fresh fuel in teh carb when you turn teh tap on to start. Note though it can take a minute or two to completely fill a dry carb, so turn on te fuel, then put your gear on before trying to start.
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just one basic question... When was the last time yo changed the sparkplug on that engine?
Plug is new - it was changed when the engine was built.
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