Bike won't start, any ideas???

Susan_rg2 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 13 Mar 2010 Karma :

Hi,

This is my first ever post so bare with me.

I have a Hyosung 125 Cruise 2 which I have been riding for about a year and a half. About 4 months ago I put it away in a garage as I was going back to Northern Ireland for a few months.
It ran perfect before I left, other than a flat tyre and and a slight engine oil leak.
Since I have been home I have tried to start it but have had no joy.
There is Petrol and enough engine oil still in the bike so thats fine.
When I press the start button it tries to turn over but it won't catch. I think the battery is fine as the lights and horn are grand.

Can anyone give me a bit of advice on what things I can try myself to fix it?
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Clanger · Stirrer Joined: 27 May 2004 Karma :

I think the fact it's Chinese - might be the problem Laughing

Sorry, I have no idea...perhaps if you had posted in the Workshop section, some technically minded bod might have an idea. Thumbs Up

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Susan_rg2 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 13 Mar 2010 Karma :

Haha, Ok i'll do that but you may be right.
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Tonka · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2008 Karma :

I'd suggest old fuel - try draining tank and buying new or topping up with new if already lowish and see if that helps! Confused

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Susan_rg2 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 13 Mar 2010 Karma :

If it was just the fuel being old would it splutter or anything like that?

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Susan_rg2 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 13 Mar 2010 Karma :

Aw I like you, sticking up for my little bike. I am very fond of her Very Happy

I will definately try all those, thanks for the feedback!

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BanditJeff · Trackday Trickster Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Karma :

If the bike hasn't been used for 4 months... which would have been all over the big freeze we had.... then the battery must be flat.

Susan_rg2 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 13 Mar 2010 Karma :

[quote="BanditJeff"]If the bike hasn't been used for 4 months... which would have been all over the big freeze we had.... then the battery must be flat.[/quote]

But would the motor turn over but wont fire the engine if the battery is flat?!

Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

shoot it
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Susan_rg2 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 13 Mar 2010 Karma :

[quote="T0MMY"][quote="Susan_rg2"] so bare with me.
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Ok, you first Laughing

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Ah dear, dear. Has that line ever worked for you lol?

Oh and Polarbear no shooting it, I love my wee bike!!

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Susan_rg2 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 13 Mar 2010 Karma :

Like I said I'll definately try it, just wanted as much advice as possible before I go back to it, so if that's not the problem I'll have other things to try.

Susan_rg2 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 13 Mar 2010 Karma :

Aye but the Hoff is easy lol

T0MMY · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Jun 2008 Karma :

I expect most alcoholics are easy given that they're always pished.
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Polarbear · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Karma :

ccording to ypur profile you aren't too far from me.
If you can put up with your neibours hating you, PM me and I'll pop down and sort/shoot it
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

For a petrol engine to run it needs a spark with fuel and air in the right ratio (and other stuff like compression, but that's the basics.)

After being sat for a while the battery can definitely start to get a bit weak, however if it's turning over reasonably, that's probably not the issue.
It's quite possible your carb has got gummed up as stuff has settled over that time, meaning you're not getting enough fuel along with a bit weak spark this can easily be the problem.

The age of the fuel it's self shouldn't be a big problem - I've ran engines with several year old fuel ok.

I see by your username you're not too far from me - if you don't get it sorted I don't mind popping over and having a quick look after work/at lunch time when I'm free - as I commute across Reading every day.

Marmalade · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Apr 2009 Karma :

Susan_rg2 · Derestricted Danger Joined: 13 Mar 2010 Karma :

G- thanks for that its good to know that its not necessarily petrol or bat.

Thinking it might be the spark plug, I'll check the carb too!!!

Thanks so much for the offer to help might just take you up on that if the problem doesn't get resolved. Very Happy

bramble43

Yeah I definately find it hard to tell the different between those and how people refer to it. Totally crap with the terminology myself.

Basically when I press the starter button it makes lots of noise but the engine doesn't set off on its own. So to me that's it turning over right.
Definately no clicking tho.

Marmalade · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Apr 2009 Karma :

Yeah, it's turning over.

Sounds like it may be firing (igniting) but not actually starting.

I'd go with what others before me have said and change the fuel and plugs and give it a go then
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