Hi, I've left my bike for about 2 months without starting and when i came to start it it nothing except a few pathetic burbles. Then a loud backfire which is clearly the fuel in my exhaust being lit. anyway have tried number of things.
Bumpstarting to no avail.
The other thing is when i looked at my plugs they were covered in fuel. so wire brushed and blowtorched them to warm them up. On first start it almost went but then cut out. took plugs back out. covered in fuel again so cleaned them again and checked they were all igniting in different HT leads.
They all were but i wasnt sure how big the spark should be. I'm a little strapped for cash at the mo so any suggestions before i go out and buy new plugs and fresh fuel would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
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i've recently had the same problem, it was the plugs, i would suggest changing the plugs mate, i've got a set spare if you wanna try them? splitfires!!
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Ok then. Cheers for the offer but my mate's gunna lend us some cash. should i go for iridium plugs which are 2 quid more from http://www.wemoto.co.uk or is it a gimick? cheers for your help.
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i just bought a set off ebay for a fiver, came in 2 days too.
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