Dazxs250 Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 hi guys. im a noobie here so dont know if this is the right place to post my xs250 1981 wont start just backfires now and then, just replaced the points and right side coil, all wires been cheaked new plugs and leads and had a mobile mechanic here this morning he set the points and timed it but nothing happens. plugs spark ok and points spark a tad weak any help would be great. thanks Daz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clank444 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I would definitely check the carb settings but if the bike only backfires when you kickstart it then it sounds like your ignition timing is too retarded(late in the piston rotation). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted January 25, 2011 Moderator Share Posted January 25, 2011 hi guys. im a noobie here so dont know if this is the right place to post my xs250 1981 wont start just backfires now and then, just replaced the points and right side coil, all wires been cheaked new plugs and leads and had a mobile mechanic here this morning he set the points and timed it but nothing happens. plugs spark ok and points spark a tad weak any help would be great. thanks Daz. points are not supposed to spark, condensor knackered! before you ask us to help, it would be nice to introduce yourself in the noob section. your lucky i'm in a good mood or you will get the selleckwaterfallsandwich treatment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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