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Old 03-21-2015, 05:34 PM
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New fuel, brand spanking new battery, spark plugs have spark. Still won't start, what do I try next? ��

 

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Old 03-21-2015, 06:04 PM
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New fuel, brand spanking new battery, spark plugs have spark. Still won't start, what do I try next? 😕

Does it even click when you press the start button? If yes then it might be stator. Also a good idea to check fuses just in case. Hopefully it's something small and not too expensive. Good luck?
 
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Old 03-21-2015, 06:12 PM
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I see it is a 2001,if it rolls over put it on reserve ,kill switch on,take a plug out and dump a tablespoon or so of gas in the cylinder put plug back in and see if it starts.
 
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If it's cranking over and you got spark, it must be the carb, or the choke.
 
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Is it getting fuel?
 
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If that gobble-de-gook in [square brackets] is intended to help us, sort it out so we can see it, there's a good chap!
 
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I'm trying to figure out if there is a way to embed a video but I'm having no luck. My sporty turns over it just won't fire, I would have said its a battery issue but I literally just replaced it yesterday. If it is the carb/choke whats the best way to identify the problem?
 
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Can I suggest that to give your new battery the best start in life, as your bike isn't starting yet, that you charge it fully off the bike first, using a proper battery charger. That way it will give you the best performance from day 1. I know batteries are described as 'fully charged' when new, but that isn't actually true. They are fine if you can start your bike and then take it on a decent ride, which will then fully charge it.

old schooler had a good suggestion, which is worth trying.
 
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Already charged the battery 100%

**UPDATED with a video**
 
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Set on the bike twist throttle 4 or 5 times,and hold the choke on with your right hand as far out as it will go and push the start button at the same time.
 


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