Spark i think??

[johnsonbran]

So my buddy gets his 1999 GSX 750 finnally shipped here on base. Been in storage for about 2 years. It was started about 2 months ago. Put new fluids in her and tried to start her up. The starter will crank but nothing. Its not even trying to pop, just the sound from the starter. Opened it up looked at the carbs, evrything is flowing well. But what I have never done is check the sparks nor replace spark plugs. If anyone thinks its anything other than spark let me no. If net is there a topic on instruction to check for spark and change the plugs. Thanx

[Robby]

I'd be inclined to charge the battery first. Frequently I hear of a bike with enough juice to spin the motor, but its either needing all the power of the battery to turn the motor at all and its not making decent sparks, or its not really spinning the motor fast enough.

Then if the plugs do need changing, its generally easy. Lift up or remove the fuel tank, pop off an HT lead, unscrew the plug, screw a new one in, pop the HT lead back on.
Its an idea to do one at a time so you don't confused the HT leads.

[Bezzer]

Checking the plugs will tell you two things, one is if they are sparking and two if the fuel is getting through from the carbs. There's a good chance with standing two years the carb jets have gummed up with varnish from stale petrol. If the plugs are wet when you check them that will at least tell you if it's getting through.
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