DirtyDT

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No worries One fundamental question I didn't ask is; have you ever had it running or had the lights come on? If you haven't then the worry is someone has er........................ attempted to fix it already. If you have then this part should be pretty simple. Another check is that the battery earth is actually earthing. There are a few wiring diagrams around on Tinterweb. You may have to zoom in to this one. http://i40.photobuck...02/DSCF0026.jpg

If you have no power to anywhere then it should only be something that stops more than one thing from working. A dodgy rectifier etc. wont do this as the lights will come on. Get a multimeter - or a bulb connected to 2 wires like an old indicator and test the electrical circuit from the battery. Always from the +ve of the battery to; Battery to frame earth Battery to main fuse, before fuse battery to main fuse, after fuse Battery to fuse box Etc. Make sure the ignition is on, although some of the tests do not need this. If you have no power to anything I would be surprised if it was as far from the battery to the fuse box as it will split past this so you would have power to something.

Pretty Pi$$ poor first post in my opinion.!!

Assuming the battery is charged and fitted correctly, main fuse?

So from the biggest issue being "awareness for bikers", you have decided that bikers should do more! This obviously means more expense for us. Plus it will then probably be made compulsory, be part of the MOT and we would get points if the batteries ran out part way through a ride for "failure to comply". I do not consider it being a good idea, whether it was retro or designed in. I have seen these on cyclists helmets. A retro fit would have to not disturb the integrity of the helmet. Not really an engineering project. Easily knocked up with a medium set of Meccano or Lego Tecnik. Also, one of the beauty's of expensive helmets is that they are light. Not sure what a battery pack would do for that feature. If the answer to drivers being more aware of bikers is lights, then add the lights to the bike. This solves the majority of issues with a helmet light! Give everyone involved in an accident a minimum of 3 points and £100 fine, this would also help the economy. Can you design a bikers disintegration ray gun to blast anyone who pulls out on us?

Looks in focus to me..................................................................... A good little project 2wheels. I am not sure you are going to get all of your stuff on it for Squires though!!

Too many, but not as many as OG!! Good find BTW OG.

I will second that Drewps. Have a great birthday.

The floats not working, the float needles not closing or the float heights too high, normally.

I think the IP board software has a mod that can do that but it would be set by the owner. In firefox if you rightclick the link and chose "open link in new tab", it will do that for you.

Put some fuel in it and see what happens. Don't forget to make sure the 2 stroke oil is in it and the oil pump has been bled.

Hi and welcome to the forum. I have never seen a carb doubled up like that. Does it work ?

Also look at the rubber carb mountings for splits. Not sure if you have seen this site but some interesting info. It is in German with dodgy English translation but look at the Carb link on the left and the accessories. LINKY

It definitely sounds like the carb. What colour is the plug? Have you checked that the air filter is clean and have you tried running it with the airbox and exhaust off?

There could be a common problem with the carbs. Is this the carb with the diaphragms? One of these could have a pin hole in it - they are bl00dy expensive. Also I would assume that it is not a US import as come of there (Californian) ones have an extra "emissions" gubbins on them. Alos check the tank fuel pipes and petcock for blockages.

Hi and welcome to the forum.

A "hello" in the newbie section would possibly get you some help.

I noticed that too Nev. It doesnt make any difference really and in the sealed CDI the orange is, as you know, a good guess for the coil. Also if the sealed coil had a black lead, then I guess orange=black. OK when the bikes were new but when 20 people have cut the ar5e out of the wiring, pretty difficult to guess and we all know what a standard black wire SHOULD do!!

The black wire (earth) should have a double connector and connect to the generator and the frame.

Does this help? Click on the pic to zoom

black/white should not be touching anything. It earths the bike and should kill the engine. ORANGE - COIL, BLACK - EARTH, BLACK/WHITE - LOOSE (FOR THE TIME BEING) BLACK/RED - POWER Check the earths and where have you connected the Black/red to?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-15595548