thomasrolewis

Airhead, you make a good point. Sorry for the lack of thinking. I'll try and find out tomorrow, once I confirm if I'm lacking the switch or not.

There is one on ebay, its a 1999 model one though. Mines a 1993 model, do you think it will take 1999 parts? I'll double check in the morning and try and find the switch. If not I'll scour ebay for one closer to my bike age.

The clutch does feel a bit funny, I think the leaver needs sorting out a bit. It moves through the gears well enough though. However, I'm pretty sure that the stand switch is missing or unplugged/hidden - I'm guessing having that missing would be the same as having the stand down. I mean, electrically - if there is nothing plugged in then the circuit is broken; which, in principle, is the same as the stand being down right? Does that make sense?

I had a look today and cannot even see a wire for the sideswitch, yet there is looks like there is something unplugged under the battery. I will post pictures tomorrow, the battery is currently on charge so I'll be able to try again then. If the guy unplugged all the electrics, it would make sense for the sideswitch to be the cause of the problem. Thanks for the help guys I'll update soon!

I'll try that too thanks! Apparently it worked fine 2 weeks ago, until the guy had a short in the electrics and had to replace the front wiring loom. He couldn't plug it all back in though.

Once I get it started again I will try that. I'm sure the stand was up, but I'll pull the plug and see. That's once I've figured out the electrics. The guy who had it before had no idea, currently there are no headlights and the right indicator comes on when you signal left haha.

Good old Manchester, I'm from Macclesfield! Welcome!

Posted this in the New Members forum but re-posted it here as I was advised too! Hey Guys Names Tom, got my first ever motorbike today! I wanted something to run around in once I finish my degree. I managed to find an SR125 1993 for £350. Needs some work doing on it such as the front lights. I went to see the bike last Sunday and the guy started it up for me ran fine and everything. However, when it's put into gear it cuts out - he said it was because the electrics are not properly connected (made sense to me BUT is this true?). So anyway, got it home today and it didn't start. It's pretty cold so I thought it could be because I wasn't using the choke. So, I pulled the choke out (and held it as it snaps back on the SR125) ignition on and pressed the starter with a few revs. Nothing. I really don't know much, but I saw that the neutral flashing a bit and it sounded like the battery might be on the flat side - in fact, I'm pretty sure it is as it's struggling to turn over at the moment. Would this cause the spark plug not to spark? And thus, not allow the engine to start? From what people have said and I've gathered I need to charge the battery and change the fuel. Once I've done that I might be in a better position to troubleshoot. I'm more concerned about the cutting out when put into gear. I hope I haven't been ripped off.

Thanks, that's what I'm working out of at the moment! Once it starts I can tackle the electrics!

Hi DirtyDT I have ridden a bike a few times yeah but never owned one. I decided to get one (a little battered) so that I could learn about it and make minor repairs myself. Starter/battery - It turns over a bit slower than I think it meant to, I checked youtube and it is slower than Fuel - I'm not certain, but it has been off the road 2 weeks so I'm guessing at least that long. Plug - No, because I saw it start I wasn't too worried. However, I will now (with the help of my manual - because I don't know how yet ) I have only got it home a few hours ago so I havent had a chance to do anything to it really. I'll charge the battery first though. Thanks about the fuel tap, I'll make sure it's on. And I'll put in some fresh petrol. Do I syphon the old stuff out? Or just top her up?

Thanks a lot mate, I'll put the post in there and see if I can get any help. It's going to be a slow climb

Hey Guys Names Tom, got my first ever motorbike today! I wanted something to run around in once I finish my degree. I managed to find an SR125 1993 for £350. Needs some work doing on it such as the front lights. I went to see the bike last Sunday and the guy started it up for me ran fine and everything. However, when it's put into gear it cuts out - he said it was because the electrics are not properly connected (made sense to me BUT is this true?). So anyway, got it home today and it didn't start. It's pretty cold so I thought it could be because I wasn't using the choke. So, I pulled the choke out (and held it as it snaps back on the SR125) ignition on and pressed the starter with a few revs. Nothing. I really don't know much, but I saw that the neutral flashing a bit and it sounded like the battery might be on the flat side. Would this cause the spark plug not to spark? And thus, not allow the engine to start? Also, I found the petrol switch set to Reserve (I can here that there is petrol in it though). I then set it to ON, but it also has OFF. Could someone tell me about that and what it's meant to be set too. Any help/advice would be great. I'm completely new to this but would like to learn.