mattcooper

Thanks for the tips ppl I can now confirm I can start the bike The problem was when I would come down the second time to release the compression I was coming down too far. I now only push down 1cm and boom she will go.. Thanks again Matt

Hey Guys G’day my names Matt and I own a 2001 Yamaha YZ250F. I purchased the bike a few months ago at a reasonable price. Ever since I’ve owned it I have only been able to kick start it a hand full of times. I have taken it to the Yamaha dealer to get a service which included oil/spark etc etc and got the shims/valves checked. I was told everything was fine. The dealer even showed me how to start the bike. "Bring the piston to TDC with the kick starter at a hard point. Pull the de-comp lever and press down on the kick start an inch or two. Bring back up and a full kick through." I had a mate try and he could get it to go. I then could get it to go a few times by standing off the bike and a big kick down. But now I just cant seem to get it to go. Is there anything I can do. Products like piston rings, auto de-comp etc etc or Techniques anything to start this thing? I’m concerned if I cant start this thing on my own soon Im going to have to sell it which is something I really don’t want to do. I have uploaded a video and pictures just to try show the bike and demonstrate how hard it is. Regards Matt http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JdHN8aKomg

Hey I could attach the rag to the end of the screw driver to loosen it. But its an extremely tight spot. The tank is off the bike and I don't mind waiting a week to air dry out. If there is a chemical product out that would be awesome? Matt

Hey everyone While my tank is removed from my YZF I noticed a bit of sludge in the bottom of the tank. What techniques do you know of on how to clean this out? I was thinking HIGH pressure water...... Matt