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[ital916]

Hey guys sorry to be posting back so soon but i need haep. My beautiful little bike isn't starting. I rode her just yesterday. I got all geared up went into the garage. Did my mental checklist. Fuel on, choke set, clutch in. Kick started her and she started up then she died. Laughed it off, no worries started her up again, into first gear then dead. Hmmm....started her up again, and again 30 seconds then she died. I tried again, with a bit of throttle, kept her going for a while then when i started moving off she stalled and died. Poos! Doesn't help that i need to start on an uphill because of my stupid driveway but yeah a good 15 minutes of trying and no success. I decided to call it a day before i broke her....I hope i haven't broken her Anyway any tips and help would be great as i reeaaalllly want to get back on the road..Im gonna sulk off now haha.

Ride safe and thanks

D

[MSTRS:Me]

Might help us to know what bike it is...

[boomer]

is the kick stand up?

gas in her?

flooded?

[ital916]

She's an RG150 and yes kickstand was up, engine wasn't flooded, fuel and oil lights weren't on.

[quallman1234]

Hey whens this happening? (By any chance is it when you put it in first gear and holding the clutch in?)

Sounds like a simple thing like leaving the choke on (my dt used to stall when i had the choke on and went to put it in first gear and take off)
Or possibly a fouled plug (only a couple bucks for a new one)

Make sure to warm the rg's up for at least a min of a couple minutes before you put load on it. (only use 2 fingers when rolling the throttle when warming up be really gentle and smooth)

[MSTRS:Me]

2 stroke eh? I'd be pulling out the plug to check that.

[ital916]

Sometimes she dies when putting her into first gear and sometimes when she has just started up. I left her idling for a few min to warm up, went to turn choke off and she died.

[nodrog:Me]

.....Doesn't help that i need to start on an uphill because of my stupid driveway ......

are you sure there is enough gas in it?

[quallman1234]

Sometimes she dies when putting her into first gear and sometimes when she has just started up. I left her idling for a few min to warm up, went to turn choke off and she died.

Thats normal, I usally rev it a little when turning the choke off and then seeing if it will idle after i put the choke off.


Go try using the reserve tank . If it run's nicely go fill her up.
DONT FORGET TO PUT OIL IN THE OIL TANK! - Cant stress this enough!

[ital916]

Thanks for the prompt replies, i managed to get her going by using the throttle a little when releasing the choke. After a bit of warm up she ran okay. Just have to get throttle control under control and remember to turn my indicators off.

[Donor]

Remember to at least once a month, preferably sooner, get someone of advanced riding ability to absolutely RING THE SHIT out of the bike for a km or three...

Two smokers love to work hard, and will become lethargic if not given herbs occasionally...

[ManDownUnder]

Thanks for the prompt replies, i managed to get her going by using the throttle a little when releasing the choke. After a bit of warm up she ran okay. Just have to get throttle control under control and remember to turn my indicators off.

The indicators are killing the engine?????? Whoa dude - you really need to think about upgrading.

[Rosie]

From my not-too-mechanically-inclined 2-stroke experience:

There can be a bit of a 'secret handshake' to learn to get your bike starting nicely - how much throttle you use + when, how long to leave the choke on for etc. Until you figure out what works for your bike, it can seem like you're having no end of starting problems.

Pop a new spark plug in it. Or at least pull the old one out and ensure that it is nice and clean (not covered in oily or carbon-y goop). Spark plugs are cheap, and the bike only needs one, so it's generally a good place to start troubleshooting when you are having starting/running problems.

As Quallman said, oil is very important! I liked to keep track of the amount of fuel the bike was using per litre of oil, to make sure there was always enough oil getting in there.

Good luck getting it sorted out!

Rosie

[avgas]

There can be a bit of a 'secret handshake' to learn to get your bike starting nicely

Most of the good ol carbied ones are - 1/4 choke, 1/3-1/2 throttle and turn over once (it may start at this point), If it doesnt start second kick then close throttle and kick.
But it is a subject of touch and feel - you can feel when its good, or when the choke can be open/closed etc

[quallman1234]

Thanks for the prompt replies, i managed to get her going by using the throttle a little when releasing the choke. After a bit of warm up she ran okay. Just have to get throttle control under control and remember to turn my indicators off.

Sounds almost like you need to adjust your idle, What is it idling at?

I know TSS used to have a very nice RG150 there and it would idle at 500rpm but this wasn't ideal.

Your figured out the best way soon enough .

The biggest issue with the RG150's with new riders is forgetting to put oil in it. This is more important than petrol i guess. If you forget and you run dry your going to do alot of damage.

Have fun mate!

P.s dont be sorry about asking for help that's what kb is all about

Kyle