250r problems

[Simpo]

Hello,

I just bought an '84 250r for AUD$1000 and well, it was running fine for about an hour but then it just died, and now wont start. :wondering It has plenty of spark and i cleaned the carby but still nothing. Any ideas would be appreciated. :)

[mart]

hey mate wat part of aussie are you from im from newcastle.pull the head off the barrel an just check that it hasnt done any damage wats the compression like?does it have less compression now than it did when it was running?did it seem like it was running lean?this is worst case senario could be alot of things.good to see more aussies gettin on the board.

[Simpo]

Hey mart, i live near newie - in port stephens - tanilba bay to be exact ;) and the compression is fine :wondering

[Maine_Triker]

Pull the top off the motor... see what it looks like inside...

Is the plug wet after you kick it? Or dry?

[Simpo]

Maine_Triker, the sparkplug is quite dry, only slightly smells of petrol. Im thinking i might take the carby off again and check it all out.

[Maine_Triker]

Could be that the reeds are not working properly... :wondering

Phil

[007rbm]

I, like yourself, recently purchased an 84 250r and have engine issues. The 250r started first kick when I test rode it (it was great to get back on one since my 83 was stolen 10 years ago). Since then, it didnt start until I left it in the sun for a couple hours, then once again, first kick. How about that Texas sun. When I first rode it, I had checked the engine and it was not warm to the touch.

Good luck with yours.