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      andrewj1680 last edited by

      Need help again lads and I know you lot are always keen to help so I picked up another dt it's a pig to start from cold seem to be kicking it forever choke on and off and you seem to have to kick it with no throttle at all, once you have it started it starts first time every time without fail, no issues when riding whatsoever

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      • Zrako
        Zrako @andrewj1680 last edited by Zrako

        @andrewj1680 flooded ? Just an idea. If its not going after 3rd kick I am bumped it 😁

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          andrewj1680 last edited by

          Glad I'm not the only 1 up, I turn the fuel off when I turn them off so guessing it's not down to flooding but I could be wrong

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          • Zrako
            Zrako last edited by

            Did you spotted any clues like dimming lights or dash lights , is the spark plug ok? Im not an expert but when something went wrong on mine Im checked for the easiest bits first 😊

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              andrewj1680 last edited by

              Lights and everything are working fine battery is good and is charged, running on super unleaded so good quality fuel too there is no leaks from anywhere there is no tell tale signs at all

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                Jens Eskildsen last edited by

                Theres a passage in the carb-bowl for the choke system, it could be plugged with crud.
                People seem to miss this when they clean the carb.

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                • Calum
                  Calum last edited by

                  I'd check the spark plug first.

                  If you can get it fired up, but takes a long time, chances are it is the heat in the bote helping it fire up not the lack of fuel.

                  Take the plug out and test the spark.

                  Heat the plug up and refit it and kick her over, if it starts when the plug is hot but not cold then there is your answer.

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                    andrewj1680 @Calum last edited by

                    @calum tried a new plug But still no go once it's warn it's first kick everytime it's just getting it started first thing, choke seems to help so it must be working as it won't even try to start without it

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                    • Calum
                      Calum last edited by

                      The headgasket isn't blown is it?

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                        andrewj1680 last edited by

                        I don't think so it's not getting hot or pressurising or anything

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                        • Calum
                          Calum last edited by

                          It's possible it could be a weak spark, worn HT leads or coil would do that.

                          I'd like to think that if you can get it running fine when it's hot, then it is unlikely to be the fueling system and sounds more like an ignition fault.

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                          • Darty
                            Darty last edited by Darty

                            If it's difficult to start on choke, then richen the Pilot circuit then?

                            That will determine the fuelling situation.

                            A 25 is standard for TM28ss. I use a 27.5 pilot jet at the moment.

                            • best to Check the coil out.
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                              andrewj1680 last edited by

                              I'll give it a try I have a spare there that I know is good, thanks lads Much appreciated

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                                andrewj1680 last edited by

                                Must of been a carb issue as I fitted a different carb after trying the coil and now it's fine hot or cold

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                                • Calum
                                  Calum @andrewj1680 last edited by

                                  @andrewj1680 How bizarre, sorry to have led you down the wrong path.

                                  That's odd.

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                                    andrewj1680 @Calum last edited by

                                    @calum not your fault mate it did kind of point that way it was like I had to get the plug warm before it would run right I did swap coil first after first trying it to make sure it wasn't gonna start then I changed coil and still wouldn't run changed the carb and after about 3 kicks it started fine and it rides no issues, tomorrow will tell me properly if the issue is sorted but it's looking like it is

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                                    • Calum
                                      Calum @andrewj1680 last edited by

                                      @andrewj1680 I know it's common fouled plugs on crossers that simply once there is heat in the combustion chamber that it they start.

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