Getting the Suzuki TS started

[Matariki]

I would still try giving it a bump start, especially if it has only been sitting for a month or so and was working fine when you parked it up.

I'm not sure how to bump start on a flat surface (there are no slopes where I live).

My manual suggests that the problem could be with the floats in the carb - sticking. This can happen if the TS has been left standing for an extended period of time according to my manual. The problem is that I don't want to readjust the settings on the carb. I did drain it, but the manual also suggests that I clean it. Also sometimes when I kick the kick start it makes a 'snapping' noise, the kick start isn't flopping around or anything, so I don't think anything has snapped. I checked for a spark at the spark plug, and that's working ok.

[Drew]

I'm not sure how to bump start on a flat surface (there are no slopes where I live).

My manual suggests that the problem could be with the floats in the carb - sticking. This can happen if the TS has been left standing for an extended period of time according to my manual. The problem is that I don't want to readjust the settings on the carb. I did drain it, but the manual also suggests that I clean it. Also sometimes when I kick the kick start it makes a 'snapping' noise, the kick start isn't flopping around or anything, so I don't think anything has snapped. I checked for a spark at the spark plug, and that's working ok.

SWEET. Now you know it's a fuel issue. And whatever issue it is, is located in just the one place really.

Give the carb a couple sharp whacks with the handle end of a screw driver. That should get the float needle freed up if it's causing problems.

To check if it is the issue, undo the drain screw again with the fuel tap on.

[Drew]

I'm not sure how to bump start on a flat surface (there are no slopes where I live).

Oh yeah....TOW IT.

[nzspokes]

Oh yeah....TOW IT.

Bet me to it.

Rope and a car. Sorted.

[skippa1]

I'm not sure how to bump start on a flat surface (there are no slopes where I live).

Move to Howick, heaps there

[Matariki]

Great, now I have a new problem. I got the TS started, but It was reeving way too high (700rpm) So turned it off. All I did was clean the carb (with a little bit of acetone mind you. The only thing I adjusted was the float level (to the manuals specified settings). And now the TS is going nuts. Maybe the throttle cable is twisted or something... I don't know what would cause that. But at least there's nothing wrong with the kick start.

[Akzle]

Great, now I have a new problem. I got the TS started, but It was reeving way too high (700rpm) So turned it off. All I did was clean the carb (with a little bit of acetone mind you. The only thing I adjusted was the float level (to the manuals specified settings). And now the TS is going nuts. Maybe the throttle cable is twisted or something... I don't know what would cause that. But at least there's nothing wrong with the kick start.

back the idle screw out. Try again. Chech choke is off.
If fails, unscrew top of carb, lift slide and needle out, make sure it seats as it should. Re attach cable and screw back in.

[Matariki]

I'll try again in the morning, but if that doesn't work out then I'll have to summon for the mechanic... again.
Hopefully its just the carb that needs readjusting and not anything else.

[Akzle]

I'll try again in the morning, but if that doesn't work out then I'll have to summon for the mechanic... again.
Hopefully its just the carb that needs readjusting and not anything else.

it is. There isnt anything else.

[Drew]

I'll try again in the morning, but if that doesn't work out then I'll have to summon for the mechanic... again.
Hopefully its just the carb that needs readjusting and not anything else.

I'm with unstuck on this one. Push start the bastard.

Put it in second gear and just run beside it for a while turning the motor over.

[Banditbandit]

Great, now I have a new problem. I got the TS started, but It was reeving way too high (700rpm)

700rpm doesn't sound that high ... my bikes idle around 900 to 1,000rpm ... and I had one that was a little higher ...

[Matariki]

Bump starting on the flat is physically beyond me (as I have neurological problems with my left leg), its a kick start only too which makes things more awkward. I talked to the mechanic yesterday, they said they got the TS going mint. I'm guessing 2 strokes run on magic or something...

Edit: Just rang mechanic, he says he's too busy to come over today but based on what I told him, he thinks that there might be an issue with the throttle cable and that it needs readjusting. So I'll give that a go and see how far I get.

[Katman]

Just rang mechanic, he says he's too busy to come over today.........

Sounds fair enough - I'd probably be avoiding you too.

[Matariki]

Ok, so I didn't get very far. I don't know how to readjust the throttle cable on the TS, or what it is I should be looking for. The manual states the following (the stuff in bold are the parts I don't get);

Adjustment of the throttle is correct when there is 0.5 - 1.0mm (0.02 - 0.04 in) of free movement in the cable outer when it is pulled out of its adjuster at the carburetor top if cable adjustment is found to be incorrect, then loosen the adjuster locknut and rotate the adjuster the required amount before retightening the locknut. Initial adjustment should always be carried out at the carburetor end of the cable. Where the machine has an adjuster at the throttle twistgrip, the use this adjuster for any fine adjustment that may be necessary. Upon completion of adjustment, ensure that the throttle functions smoothly over its full operating range.

Based on this information, how do I figure out once I've adjusted correctly?
How and where do I measure the range of the cable outer?

[Matariki]

Sounds fair enough - I'd probably be avoiding you too.

I'm trying the best I can with what I've got in terms of experience (which is none).