katie

aaah yes, this would make a lot of sense - thanks for help - sadly the thing wont start now, despite strong spark and even after cleaning out tank and carb again. no smell of petrol from exhaust. i think my bike's doing it as punishment for ignoring it for so long.

just discovered that there is no spark at spark plug when in first with clutch on, and furthermore there are two relays... all getting into electronics territory which is not something i know much about. anybody who does please help

I have an sr125 which has been sat in the garage for a while, had trouble starting it at first but then cleaned carburettor and spark plug and then fine. then tried putting it in gear to ride off and it just dies - doesnt jump like when you kick it into gear with no clutch, just quietly cuts out. yesterday i played around with it for ages and finally got it to start in first with the clutch on, after which there was no problem, i started it in neutral again and had no problems changing BUT today i gave it another go and it kept cutting out again and wont start in first with clutch either. please help, i've tried to work this out and dont seem to be getting anywhere...