Bike no longer starts help
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Hi all, I have a 99'DTR and after leaving a bike meet the bike felt slightly sluggish, this got worse as the trip went on and when I pulled over to check it cut out when I pulled in the clutch. The bike no longer starts and I have no clue what it is I have cleaned the carb (not incredibly thoroughly and have cleaned and have spark. (Yes I do have fresh fuel)
Sometimes when I try to bump it will bang if that helps at all
(Sorry if this is in the wrong page )
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What's the mileage on the engine? What's the health of the engine? Have you got a compression tester to check?
Has the head gasket blown and you're leaking coolant into the engine. Stick your fingers into the radiator cap and check for the presence of any oil residue.
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What's the mileage on the engine? What's the health of the engine? Have you got a compression tester to check?
Has the head gasket blown and you're leaking coolant into the engine. Stick your fingers into the radiator cap and check for the presence of any oil residue.
@Calum said in Bike no longer starts help:
What's the mileage on the engine? What's the health of the engine? Have you got a compression tester to check?
Has the head gasket blown and you're leaking coolant into the engine. Stick your fingers into the radiator cap and check for the presence of any oil residue.
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As I said earlier I cannot check my compression at the moment but it does feel like I have some
When I checked my radiator I found my finger was dirty and the cap had a milky residue
I've heard before the milky residue could be a sign of a head gasket failure
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Yeah that looks like the head gasket.
Did you dip your fingers into the neck?
A compression test would tell you for sure as it'll be down on compression. But this is an indicator.
A compression tester is like £20.
Well worth getting one.
