Why Wont My Moped Start ?

sam_buse · L Plate Warrior Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Karma :

Hello, i have a piaggio zip moped. i started it last night, and it was running really nice. but i went to start it this morning and it wouldnt start.. it wouldnt even kick Confused

. any ideas?

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

sam_buse · L Plate Warrior Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Karma :

hi, the petrol and oil are full tank. wen i kick it, it sounds like it wants to start but it just wont. there is no imobaliser. thanks

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

OK, take the spark plug out, and examine it. What does it look like? Is it clean, is it black with soot etc?

Now attach the spark plug back onto the HT lead. Hold the plug cap and touch the threaded part of the plug against the outside of the engine somewhere. Now try to start the bike. Look at the plug and see if there is a spark.

Also, can you smell petrol coming from the spark plug hole?
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Knacker · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Mar 2008 Karma :

Check your main fuse to or do te electrical work ?
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sam_buse · L Plate Warrior Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Karma :

hello, i checked the plug, and it appeared there was no spark, it was fairly blackish Confused

. So i simply got a new plug, and it fired straight away. thanks for your help Smile

Hutchysrs50 · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Sep 2008 Karma :