will_start
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OK,
I've had my petrol bike stored under my house for like 6 months.
It used to run when I last put it there.
So, as I have moved back to my house full-time, I decided
I stubbornly decided I wanted to get it up and running again.
More so it was calling to my tinkering addiction.
So here's the list of things done to it so far:
1. I put its wheels back on. Big help I know.
This bike actually had a snapped frame, which I had rewelded
before cold storage. So it was many attempts to get the back wheel
to align properly.
2. Test Spark. Yes it has spark.
3. Replaced Spark Plug Cable, with a lawn mower,
variety cable. This was given to me by a guy who repairs
mowers.
4. Clean out Carby. Did a thorough petrol clean out.
5. Try starting with Ether, this did nothing.
Things to try:
A. Retest spark with current in use plug & lead.
B. Buy more Petrol, fill up tank. This has given a good start before.
I can use same fuel with my Lawn mower and it works fine !!!
C. Buy a new spark-plug.
D. Test Magneto's Resistance.
I have documented this bike issues via vids and posts here before.
But figure all the effort I am putting in needs a new post.
It reminds me why I went an electric with 12 month Warranty...
I've had my petrol bike stored under my house for like 6 months.
It used to run when I last put it there.
So, as I have moved back to my house full-time, I decided
I stubbornly decided I wanted to get it up and running again.
More so it was calling to my tinkering addiction.
So here's the list of things done to it so far:
1. I put its wheels back on. Big help I know.
This bike actually had a snapped frame, which I had rewelded
before cold storage. So it was many attempts to get the back wheel
to align properly.
2. Test Spark. Yes it has spark.
3. Replaced Spark Plug Cable, with a lawn mower,
variety cable. This was given to me by a guy who repairs
mowers.
4. Clean out Carby. Did a thorough petrol clean out.
5. Try starting with Ether, this did nothing.
Things to try:
A. Retest spark with current in use plug & lead.
B. Buy more Petrol, fill up tank. This has given a good start before.
I can use same fuel with my Lawn mower and it works fine !!!
C. Buy a new spark-plug.
D. Test Magneto's Resistance.
I have documented this bike issues via vids and posts here before.
But figure all the effort I am putting in needs a new post.
It reminds me why I went an electric with 12 month Warranty...