Still can't figure out what's wrong with my Suzuki TS

[Ocean1]

Update: Me and Dad went up to Masterton and we picked up a new spark plug and a feeler gauge from Lins Auto. Though we forgot to get some anti seize, my manual recommends that I get a graphite grease to cover the threads with. I'm not entirely sure where I can pick it up from (me and dad are going to try the local motorcycle stores), but just in case, does anyone know what are some good brands of anti seize available that would be suitable for my motorcycle?

Wouldn't worry about it too much, far more plugs are installed without it than otherwise.
You could rub a pencil over the thread I guess, better than nothing. More important that you torque it up about right.

[Matariki]

Update: YAY! Me and dad finally got it going!

What we ended up doing under Ixion's advice was we bought a can of 'start ya bastard', which we sprayed bit down the spark plug hole. We then installed the new spark plug after testing it, and kicked started it until there was no tomorrow (we had to end up repeating this process twice because I botched it up the first time by farting around and leaving the choke up by accident). We found that the electrics were fine. Dad reckoned it was a flat battery that was causing the problems, as well as some pretty old fuel that wasn't changed when I bought the bike (which might explain the condition of the old spark plug). We checked the air filter and found it was clean, though one of the seals need replacing. I took the bike out for a ride, and then left to idle for several minutes outside (so the engine appears to be fine). Its nice to know that me and dad by fixing the problem ourselves we saved money and learnt something. I found it really enjoyable to work on my motorcycle, and I look forward to working on it and hopefully others in the future.

[Ocean1]

Update: YAY! Me and dad finally got it going!

What we ended up doing under Ixion's advice was we bought a can of 'start ya bastard', which we sprayed bit down the spark plug hole.

Cool, good work.

Two strokes don't like being left unused too long, couple of minutes run each week minimum eh? Keep an eye on the oil level too. Enjoy the ride.

[Rhys]

Well, done

And by doing it your self you have a better idea how to fix it if your on some back road and it won't start

[ducatilover]

Great to hear! Want to come fix one of my bikes

[SS90]

Great to hear! Want to come fix one of my bikes

Glad this old bike is a runner again... Just one thing..."Dad and I......not Me and Dad"

Meandad was an Indian Cricket player.

I prefer grammar Burgermeister opposed to grammar Nazi if there is a preference.

[Matariki]

Glad this old bike is a runner again... Just one thing..."Dad and I......not Me and Dad"

Meandad was an Indian Cricket player.

I prefer grammar Burgermeister opposed to grammar Nazi if there is a preference.

I'll work on that (or maybe not).

At the moment I'm trying to figure out what fathers day present I should get for my dad...

[MSTRS:Me]

At the moment I'm trying to figure out what fathers day present I should get for my dad...

Get him a persuader. Then he can take you down to Langlands and show you how to persuade them to give your money back.
Just what the fuck did they do for $500 - when the bike was left with an old plug and old fuel.

[FJRider]

I'll work on that (or maybe not).

At the moment I'm trying to figure out what fathers day present I should get for my dad...

Get yourself some good riding gear to keep your skin intact ... that will make him happy ...

And get a few spare plugs to keep in the bike's tool bag. If it doesn't want to start (as 2-strokes are likely to do) just put a fresh plug in ... most times ... this is all thats needed.
A piece of flattened wire to clean out a spark-plug is handy too.

[F5 Dave]

. . . At the moment I'm trying to figure out what fathers day present I should get for my dad...

Blokes like food. If my Daughter cooked me a nice Father's dad breakfast I'd be 'rapt. As she's 1&1/2 I might have to wait a bit.

Anyways I Read this yesterday as suggested Dad’s dad breakfast. Sounds like a lot of effort for breakfast, but if you did the potatoes the night before, or even to the just before putting the eggs in bit you could just do that so you don’t have to get up too early. . .cause no one likes that.

Cut potatoes into chunks & boil till just tender, drain & oil/Sprinkle with paprika/other spices. Stir-fry some finely sliced onion & some bacon cut into chunks. Combine everything with some cherry tomatoes (like a fritata but not really) & put in oven to grill till potatoes take some colour. Make a few big holes in the mixture & break some eggs in them. Bake for 15-30 min till egg whites cooked.

Made me hungry & i was eating lunch at the time (hence the crappy reading material at a cafe).

[Quasi]

Good on yah HK for having a go and doing it yourself (with Dads help). Best way to understand your machine. If you do end up with anything thats beyond you and your dad, make sure you go and chat to Doug, what he dont know about motorbikes, aint worth knowing. Hope to see you out on the ride somewhere, some day.