YOU'RE A NOOB LIKE ME, AND YOU WANT ASSISTANCE WITH STARTING YOUR BIKE.
DOES YOUR BIKE CRANK, BUT DOES NOT FOLLOW THROUGH?
WHAT TO DO?
Have you tried push starting? Checked all wires/cables are connected? Battery OK & charged? Petrol lines are not blocked? Carbs and Air filter are clean?
OK so you have checked and tried everything.
What I did was I decided to change the spark plugs as it's what was recommended from other CBR forums. The Carb seals were replaced and valve clearances done by the last owner, so I didn't think the Carbs was the problem. The MC22 starts perfectly fine now!
When I first took out the OLD spark plugs, it was black at the very end. It smelt and contained of petrol. I think with the little knowledge that I know about MC22s, that the spark plugs weren't getting any spark because of the petrol flooding it.
Now, that the NEW spark plugs are in, it starts first time every time.
MY ADVICE TO ANYONE WHO HAS A CBR250RR & HAS TROUBLE STARTING IT:
If it cranks, but doesn't follow through, Check your spark plugs first as this is cheap to replace and you've got to do it one day. Only thing you stress about is TIME. Taking off the fairings, the plastic covers on each side of the undertank, and loosening the radiator can take you up to 1 hour, squeezing your hands into the limited space you got underneath the air box/above the engine... but in my opinion, once you've done so, you have a better knowledge on where the bolts and screws sit for next time & a better understanding of your bike and its' parts.
I have attached photos of where the leads/spark plugs are situated so you know where to start. Remember to take off the fairings accordingly and loosen the radiator so you got room to weave and dodge your fingers in there. GOOD LUCK
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DOES YOUR BIKE CRANK, BUT DOES NOT FOLLOW THROUGH?
WHAT TO DO?
Have you tried push starting? Checked all wires/cables are connected? Battery OK & charged? Petrol lines are not blocked? Carbs and Air filter are clean?
OK so you have checked and tried everything.
What I did was I decided to change the spark plugs as it's what was recommended from other CBR forums. The Carb seals were replaced and valve clearances done by the last owner, so I didn't think the Carbs was the problem. The MC22 starts perfectly fine now!
When I first took out the OLD spark plugs, it was black at the very end. It smelt and contained of petrol. I think with the little knowledge that I know about MC22s, that the spark plugs weren't getting any spark because of the petrol flooding it.
Now, that the NEW spark plugs are in, it starts first time every time.
MY ADVICE TO ANYONE WHO HAS A CBR250RR & HAS TROUBLE STARTING IT:
If it cranks, but doesn't follow through, Check your spark plugs first as this is cheap to replace and you've got to do it one day. Only thing you stress about is TIME. Taking off the fairings, the plastic covers on each side of the undertank, and loosening the radiator can take you up to 1 hour, squeezing your hands into the limited space you got underneath the air box/above the engine... but in my opinion, once you've done so, you have a better knowledge on where the bolts and screws sit for next time & a better understanding of your bike and its' parts.
I have attached photos of where the leads/spark plugs are situated so you know where to start. Remember to take off the fairings accordingly and loosen the radiator so you got room to weave and dodge your fingers in there. GOOD LUCK
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