Hello I have a 1986 250WR? I think.... It ran fine, started first kick everytime. I rode it for about 2 miles parked it, the engine died on its own as soon as i parked it, I was the told that the carb idle was set low to die on its own because the kill switch was unplugged (NO IDEA WHY). anyways it won't start now. It does get spark, sounds like it has compression, and is getting gas. Here are some pictures to give you an idea, what i have. ALSO kinda wierd, but it seems to have leaked a black oil from the exhaust for a couple days after It stopped starting..... The guy that sold it to me had a 20:1 ratio to make sure it was getting enough oil. I checked the raditator for fluid and say coolant in it, but If i feel the lines, there is nothing. Maybe it over heated? It has a BRAND new spark plug. This next picture is off the inside of the cover that makes spark , or whatever. very dirty, I rubbed my finger threw the dirt:
My gut reaction is the carb due to the filthy condition of the ignition cover. Pull the carb and clean the jets, bowl and slide. Pull the flywheel and inspect and clean the stator and flywheel. Pull the air filter, clean, oil and reinstall. Drain and clean tank and mix fresh pre-mix at 40:1.
First would cut off broken part of front fender and tie the cable to the frame. When you get it running you'll end up on your head. Later George
I pulled the carb out and It looks KINDA dirty. SO I am going to try that first and see what comes from that
Yeah, I thought it would be. Any dirt, grime or deposits will make it hard to start. Carb has to be ABSOLUTELY clean. Visually pull the jets (especially the pilot jet) and use carb cleaner and compressed air. Visually inspect them with magnifier in insure they are clean.
From the look at head pipe wetness, best you give me a call and can tell you how to get it running. Would take 5 pages here and I don't type fast enough. (714)540-2920. Later George
Hey George, I was going to call you Sunday, but I wasn't sure what is a good time to call you? I am in front of the bike after 5pm everyday. Let me know Thanks Brett
