TZR125...wont start :(

[element]

Hadnt started it for well over a month so I kicked it over the other day and it was running fine till I killed the engine then tried to start it again. I have a good spark and the plug is getting fuel..


any ideas?

I did manage to get it started again briefly but it just cut out (like it ran out of fuel) and it hasnt been able to start since..

thanks in advance


edit... wont bump start either....
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[ms51ves3]

How long had you had it running for?

[panpan]

Could possibly be the fuel. Fuel has a shelf life of about 2 weeks. After this period, it becomes less combustive and therefore does not ignite as easily. Perhaps try some new fuel

[st3v3]

My bikes been stood for about 2 month now, with half a tank of petrol but about 3 weeks ago I took it about 4 miles (there and back) to the MOT place and it was fine.

Tried replacing the plug?
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[deanoet]

Didnt flood it did you?

With it being colder it will be harder to start it and keep it running, had to hold my bike on full choke for a few minutes before it would idle with middle choke
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[panpan]

I miss the summer days where you could just give the starter a tap and the bike fires up perfectly with no need for any choke

[Vincent]

[Finglonga]

[Vincent]

Aye, if it only lasted 2 weeks, the petrol stations would have to empty their tanks every fourtnight and throw what's left away.

[Finglonga]

That could explain why its so bleeding expensive.
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[st3v3]

Or top it up with the new stuff and risk it buggering vehicles, hence the price being so high for fear of vehicle repair bills.

How is the bike, any progress?
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[panpan]

[element]

tried fresh fuel and no luck. havent tried a new plug but Im sure the plug thats in the engine right now is fine since the bike started 5 minutes before I tried to kick it over again! I did clean the plug just to be sure..

I dont think its flooding either as Ive tried to kick it over on 4 seperate occasions now and no luck Just dont understand how it would start then 5 minutes later it wouldnt

completely baffled
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[Pie-Roe]

Fuel tap is 'on' yeah? If not, you may have just used the remaining fuel in the carbs and fuel line, and then run out...

Pyro
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[element]

yeyh fuel tap is on.. fuel is gettin to the plug so there isnt a fuelling problem...
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[panpan]

Only remaining problems could be compression or timing then. Either not enough compression in the case, or the plug timing is off. Stick your thumb over the plug hole (with the plug out) and thumb the starter. The compression should be able to push your thumb off the hole.

[element]

[panpan]

Look for a blue spark

[element]

[element]

[panpan]

Good job. Anyway, were you getting a white spark then? Was it strong?

[st3v3]