can anyone help, without laughing?

tyson uk · L Plate Warrior Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Karma :

i have recently got a jazz 50 scooter just to nip about with, thing is the bloody thing all of a sudden isnt starting when cold, once going it runs fine but i just cannot get it to start first thing in a morning. I have put on a new choke and carb and adjusted carb setting once its going but it still wont start! any ideas please my husband and i cant think of whats wrong...

SpeedfightBoi · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 24 Jun 2008 Karma :

Sparkplug

Try that mate

Im-a-Ridah · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Karma :

Hi there,

If it wont start at all, check the kill switch is set to run, then take the spark plug out and connect it to the lead and rest it against the metal of the bike then check if there is a spark. If there is a spark, you could try putting a small amount of fuel into the engine then refitting the spark plug and seeing if that will make it run. Remember not to overtighten the spark plug!

Also, do you know what the mileage of the bike is?

c_dug · Super Spammer Joined: 04 Sep 2007 Karma :

Not sure of the cause of the problem but i'd advise trying some cold/easy start spray to get it going as a temporary solution...

c_dug
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tyson uk · L Plate Warrior Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Karma :

hi thank you for advice i have put a new spark plug in as well,it hasnt made any difference?
its only just over a year old and has just over a 1000 miles on it

Thom · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Karma :

well i was going to suggest coil going as that can cause a weak spark but normally you can start the bike ok but have poor warm running which you dont appear to?

If it's hard to start it could actually be the starter motor, i mean if fuels getting to the cyclinder, you have decent compression and a spark it should catch unless your carbs cruddy?
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tyson uk · L Plate Warrior Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Karma :

got decent compression once you get it to start it runs fine untill its left over night???