As the title shows, I'm having problems getting the thing to start.

I switch the ignition on and I hear what I assume is the power valve self-checking.

I then try the electric start only to get a single click from the starter solenoid. (starter is brand new, thought this would sort the issues)

The battery is new and putting out a good charge.

It does have fuel.

The plug is new and clean

Even trying to kick-start it won't fire it up. It has compression but won't catch.

I've tried to put the bike in gear, rock it back and forward a little to see if that helps the starter but no luck.

If anyone can give me a few more things to try I'd really appreciate it.

(If you are local and can spare some time to have a look at it yourself I can supply tea, coffee and bacon butties)

The clicking sound, could be that the starter relay is buggered, also are you getting a spark? check by taking plug out and earthing it on the engine, whilst kicking it over, if you're getting a spark and theres petrol getting to the plug, try bump starting it,

Cheers Nev, I'll have a look tomorrow. Would have done it today but spent the afternoon ripping an SR 50 into bits

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(If you are local and can spare some time to have a look at it yourself I can supply tea, coffee and bacon butties)

Local to where. I love bacon butties!

Local to where. I love bacon butties!

I'm on the Wirral, Cheshire.

I have spark

AND the starter for some reason has even tried to run properly and almost started the bike.

I've tried kicking over but it stil won't start though.

Right, got it started.

Only starts with the manual choke set on full though, turn this off and the engine revs it's nuts off.

So I guess i need to adjust the idle screw but I'm not 100% which one it is.

The big one in the middle or the little one on the left?

It's a PHBH28 VS. I would upload a picture but can't for some reason.