NEWBIE - Advice required for spark plug change - SANYA 125

[rich606]

I bought a Sanya 125 for my son to get to work and back.

It was used for a short period of time but after a couple of falls it has been in my back garden unused for approx 6 months!!

I am now trying to sell it but i cannot get it started! The electronic ignition was always on the blink but it always kick-started with no bother.

Now when I try I get nothing... There is a spark getting to the plug but i can't get the plug out to replace it - I have used my old car plug tools but they do not fit.

Any hints to try & get it started or advice on what tool I should use gratefully received!!

[RPM]

Hi

Have you tried using the correct sized ring spanner?

I have used this in the past, if the plug is tight, you might need to provide a shock to get it moving (sharp tap with a hammer).

As for starting, I'd check the usual first, fuel, kill switch, battery, wiring etc

All the best
Mike

[rich606]

what is the correct size??

[Mikey CB500]

[Frost]

Plugs tend to be weird sizes, quite a few i've had have been 13mm.
It's probably not starting as the fuel is old and stale and has water in it. Drain the tank out and drain the float bowls (tiny little screw underneath them) and refill with fresh fuel in order to stand a decent chance.
https://www.siue.edu/~rsutton/SR/carbrt1.jpg

[rich606]

Also if you cant get it out how do you already know its sparking? Do you have xray vision and can see through the engine block lol[/quote][quote]


I know that there is a spark getting to the plug - don't know if it's going through the plug........

[rich606]

Frost - thank you for that.

Would not surprise me it has been stood for a while now - thanks for the clear explanation!!