Posted October 17, 200816 yr my dtr wont start first time it takes ages but when i do get it goin i ave to keep revin the bike bcause if i dont the bike just stops like its not gettin petrol but i just filled it up it drives fine when i do get it goin but soon has i stop the engine stops Please help !!!!!!!!
October 17, 200816 yr things to start with (maybe): blocked breather (common on trailies) knackered spark plug (v. common on 2 strokes) Loose or corroded electrical connections. the DT experts on here may know better than me! (i havent had a 2 stroke for yonks!)
October 17, 200816 yr Author things to start with (maybe): blocked breather (common on trailies) knackered spark plug (v. common on 2 strokes) Loose or corroded electrical connections. the DT experts on here may know better than me! (i havent had a 2 stroke for yonks!) cheers m8 i put a new plug still doesnt work lol it doesnt start by the electric start i have to bump it lol
October 17, 200816 yr Moderator cheers m8 i put a new plug still doesnt work lol it doesnt start by the electric start i have to bump it lol Would i be right in thinking it starts ok on starter jet or choke ? (whichever is fitted) and then dies when you turn that off unless you keep the revs up?
October 17, 200816 yr Author Would i be right in thinking it starts ok on starter jet or choke ? (whichever is fitted) and then dies when you turn that off unless you keep the revs up? Yes mate has soon has i put the choke back down it goes to die till i rev it
October 17, 200816 yr Moderator Yes mate has soon has i put the choke back down it goes to die till i rev it Will it tick over on starter jet, like peatandyman said, If it will then it looks like a blocked pilot jet in the carb.
October 17, 200816 yr Author Will it tick over on starter jet, like peatandyman said, If it will then it looks like a blocked pilot jet in the carb. il give it a good cleaning tomorrow and c what happens. Thanks for all your help.
October 22, 200816 yr Author cheers lads for your help got the bike going again the carb needed a gd cleaning
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