Help Needed..

tommybhoy · Spanner Monkey Joined: 27 Jun 2008 Karma :

Alright guys

Need some advise.I have a DT 125R and the problem im having is it wont start after lying for a few hours (in morning/after work) I have to jump start to get it going and for some strange reason it always the second time before it starts for proper, first time it starts but then cuts out.

What do you think is the problem maybe a new battery /spark plug.

Any help or advise would be a great

Mono · Derestricted Danger Joined: 06 Aug 2008 Karma :

is it left out in the rain,moisture get in some funny places and is it only recently happening.... Wink

tommybhoy · Spanner Monkey Joined: 27 Jun 2008 Karma :

I have the bike now about three week and it only started last week.At work its under cover ,and at home it under a rain cover.

Its bad enough having L plates ,never mind runing down hills to get the bike started etc

I dont mind spending some cash to get a quick fix ,if i had any idea what was wrong

Mono · Derestricted Danger Joined: 06 Aug 2008 Karma :

i would check the plugs firstly,maybe try replacing them,if still continues you could probably have electrical issues
and it would be an idea to get it to a yam dealer for some more professional advise... Wink

jake_hyo · Nova Slayer Joined: 17 May 2007 Karma :

take your bike to halfords and they'll test your battery for you for free!

They'll tell you if its buggered or just needs recharging!

Jake

tommybhoy · Spanner Monkey Joined: 27 Jun 2008 Karma :

does anyone know any web-site where i can get free user manuals

Mono · Derestricted Danger Joined: 06 Aug 2008 Karma :

have a look around here ?

Yam DT 125R

tommybhoy · Spanner Monkey Joined: 27 Jun 2008 Karma :

found a great site , one to save for future reference.

https://ymenvom.nl/search.php

Mono · Derestricted Danger Joined: 06 Aug 2008 Karma :

nice one,

thought it was porn for the moment..... Laughing

Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

Rowey · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Karma :

If it's an electric start, does the starter motor make any grinding or just odd noises? Are you using the choke to start it? Too much or too little and it wont start easily. What are the revs like while riding and stopping at lights?

Firstly get the battery checked, if it's a dud then it wont be holding charge and not giving the coil enough juice. Secondly check the plugs (plug v gap, insulation, and colour), and replace if needed, they're only a couple of quid each. Next spray some WD-40 into the HT caps and generally around the connections and other electrical parts that could be susceptible to moisture/shorts.

After all this, if it still starts like a dog, take it to mechanic and get them to check the coil, cdi and the like.
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Im-a-Ridah · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Karma :

There's a workshop forum....

It's not only for post test people Thumbs Up