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naomijr

In: millom
Posts: 66

i bought a lifan 2 weeks ago (only to practice until I take test) it had been starting fine, MOT on Monday. planned to go to work on it on Tuesday and it started but cut out while I was fastening lid, haven't been able to get it going since. HELP!

Message posted by naomijr on 02 July 2014 at 12:47

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naomijr @ 02/07/2014 12:47:56

In: Birmingham
Posts: 11141

Do you have petrol in it ?? or have you left the choke on ? check ALL the simple things 1st

Message posted by JP on 02 July 2014 at 13:14

JP @ 02/07/2014 13:14:19

Imola72

In: Rainhill near Li
Posts: 229

As above, also check you haven't inadvertently hit the kill switch on the right next to the throttle.

Message posted by Imola72 on 02 July 2014 at 13:21

Imola72 @ 02/07/2014 13:21:43

naomijr

In: millom
Posts: 66

checked choke, full tanl of fuel on Monday just before MOT. fuel on, kill switch where it should be. ive lost 2 days of decent weather I should have been practicing in, never pass test at this rate :-(

Message posted by naomijr on 02 July 2014 at 19:30

naomijr @ 02/07/2014 19:30:49

zzrbabe42

In: furry tree rat h
Posts: 2353

silly question maybe but is the fuel tap turned to on??

Message posted by zzrbabe42 on 04 July 2014 at 22:22

zzrbabe42 @ 04/07/2014 22:22:18

Steve_H

In: Teesdale
Posts: 2087

Good point about the fuel tap, and if it is on try turning it off and to reserve just in case it's got some crud in it.
Do the electrics work? Light horn etc even if the engine won't start?

Message posted by Steve_H on 06 July 2014 at 18:09

Steve_H @ 06/07/2014 18:09:23

naomijr

In: millom
Posts: 66

new spark plug and holder and all seems to be well. started first time every day since Saturday :-)

Message posted by naomijr on 08 July 2014 at 17:43

naomijr @ 08/07/2014 17:43:04

In: Birmingham
Posts: 11141

Glad your sorted now stop posting stuff on your computer and get out on the bike. lol

Message posted by JP on 08 July 2014 at 20:14

JP @ 08/07/2014 20:14:34

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