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

[Matariki]

I've had my Suzuki TS now for quite sometime but I haven't been able to enjoy it out on the road yet as I can't figure whats going on with it. I did take it to the local mechanics (Langlands) last time and I ended up having $500 eaten out of my back pocket (mind you they did get it going).

Here are a list of the problems:
Engine turns over but won't start (with the choke up/on, and the fuel tank on - not on reserve or off) I know how to kick start a 2 stroke engine as I have done it before, but this time its not going at all.
Blinkers/Indicator lights going but not blinking.
Headlight is not going (brake lights are fine though).

I have a Haynes manual, but I can't get my head around half of the terminology that's being used and I don't know where to look in the manual for the problems posted above. My manual suggests several things:

Engine does not Start When Turned Over;

No Fuel Flow to the Carburetor - I don't know how to determine this on my motorcycle (there are no pictures in my manual covering this subject)
Fuel not Reaching Cylinder - Same as above
Engine Flooding - I have done the usual things so far (choke on, checking the fuel tank - I don't think the engine is flooding due to my kick starting technique since I have got the motorcycle up and running before)
No Spark at Plug
Weak Spark at Plug
Compression Low

Electrical Problems;

Battery Weak or Dead - I don't think this is the problem as some of the lights are working, while others are not
Battery Overcharged - I have my doubts on this (as the motorcycle was working fine after it was taken to the mechanics, the battery has not been charged since)
Total Electrical Failure - I don't think this is the problem as some of the lights are working, while others are not
Circuit Failure - This could be the culprit, but I don't fully understand basic motorcycle mechanics to determine this (my dad who has experience with electronics also thinks this might be one of the problems)
Bulbs Blowing Repeatedly - I have not experienced this when I turn on the motorcycle

I would love to diagnose and fix my motorcycle myself and I would get a mechanic to do it if it didn't eat so much out of my pocket.
I do have the correct tools for the job now (as my manual recommended).

Thanks for reading, any help is appreciated.

[Paul in NZ]

Sounds like we might need to make a field trip to see... Too much going on to diagnose over the net..

[Ender EnZed]

What was wrong with it when you took it into the bike shop and what did they do to fix it?

[jellywrestler]

you're in Greytown; Go see Doug
he's been around so long that when he was young the dead sea was only sick.
he'll be able to give you an idea.

[Matariki]

you're in Greytown; Go see Doug
he's been around so long that when he was young the dead sea was only sick.
he'll be able to give you an idea.

Where could I find him? Is he a local mechanic in Greytown?

[Matariki]

What was wrong with it when you took it into the bike shop and what did they do to fix it?

They mainly fixed the eletricals, I can't remember everything that they went over, but I'm pretty sure it was to do with the indicators, headlight, and I'm pretty sure they also installed a new battery. Hmm... I wonder if the problem is lose connections?

[jellywrestler]

Where could I find him? Is he the local mechanic in Greytown?

west street tell him spyda sent you

[jellywrestler]

They mainly fixed the eletricals, I can't remember everything that they went over, but I'm pretty sure it was to do with the indicators, headlight, and I'm pretty sure they also installed a new battery. Hmm... I wonder if the problem is lose connections?

get the job sheet out, it'll stop the next person going over stuff you've already paid for

[The Baron]

There is also Barry Jessop Motorcyle services Kitchener Street Masterton. Much cheaper Hourly rate than the other bike shops in town as he works from home.

[Matariki]

west street tell him spyda sent you

Ah yes, so he's located on the same street I live on. Is he located behind Challenge?

[jellywrestler]

Ah yes, so he's located on the same street I live on. Is he located behind Challenge?

You're making it hard, its'a small town, I've given you the street, and the name; if you can't find him there's really no helping you.
That's all sorry

[Rhys]

The older TS were pigs on spark plugs, I would pop a new plug in, could be a cheap fix

TS is good honest simple bikes

[FJRider]

Being a two-stroke ... My bet would be the plug is buggered .... Or at least needs a clean. Look at THAT first.

And the other thing to look at would be ... it may be flooding. Turn the fuel tap off when not in use.

If it's a 2003 one ... it will be "modern" enough for a CDI ignition.(I may stand to be corrected on this) They dont last forever ...

BUT ... if the air-filter is dirty ...

It needs fuel/air/spark to run. You find what it doesn't have.

[Matariki]

Being a two-stroke ... My bet would be the plug is buggered .... Or at least needs a clean. Look at THAT first.

And the other thing to look at would be ... it may be flooding. Turn the fuel tap off when not in use.

If it's a 2003 one ... it will be "modern" enough for a CDI ignition.(I may stand to be corrected on this) They dont last forever ...

BUT ... if the air-filter is dirty ...

It needs fuel/air/spark to run. You find what it doesn't have.

This is what my father concluded after I gave him the electrical diagrams and had a quick look over the motorcycle, my dad is experienced with electronics and he believes the problem is electrical. He was surprised to see that my motorcycle even had a CDI ignition, but he appears to be pretty confident that he knows what he's looking at.

Me and my him are going to go over it more thoroughly tomorrow.

[Matariki]

You're making it hard, its'a small town, I've given you the street, and the name; if you can't find him there's really no helping you.
That's all sorry

Thats ok, I'm fairly new to my town and don't know the folk here very well. I only know of the mechanics behind Challenge (R&B Motors), and I haven't yet spoken to them yet to ask whether or not they service motorcycles.