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Thanks for the replies guys. I find that it only ever really starts with WOT and giving it plenty of kicks, without throttle it never starts. I put a new plug in yesterday and went out for a 2 hour ride, at the end of the day I failed a steep hill climb and the bike tipped on it's side. I managed to get it going again but after 30 secs of riding it cut out (like it ran out of fuel) and wouldn't start again. I brought it home, today I took the new plug out and it looks good, light brown in colour but with some fuel on the plug, not sure if it was wet yesterday which is why it wouldn't start, but I checked the spark on this plug in the dark and it seems to be firing a white spark. I put an older plug in from when it was running really rich and this was sparking nice and blue. Currently, the pilot screw is at 1 turns out, and this seems best for throttle response once the engines up to temp, but I find that as soon as it's running, it takes a good few minutes of me having to leave the throttle on for it to stay running (with choke on), could this have anything to do with me needing to give it WOT on startup?

Just letting you know I got the bike registed Naz HMRC put it on Nova with no issues MOT was straight forward V55/5 was straight forward Only weird thing was, the 12th digit on the VIN is 4 which I always thought meant it was made in 2004, but the dating letter showed the end of 2003, I filled in the V55/5 as 2004 thinking they might pull me on this, but they just registered it as a 2003 anyway. No big deal, it's registered now, so I can get out to local routes on it Cheers for all the help with it.

Hi Air screw has been adjusted and tested between 1 and 2 turns out, neither really make a difference in how it starts Spark plug cap and wire, surely this is ok as it sparks fine and runs ok once started? Colour of spark is yellow and crackles away nicely Cleaned the Reeds out and checked the flaps were all sitting against the seats I'm not touching the throttle at all, although sometimes it only seems to start with several kicks, choke, and throttle (which is wrong I know, but it's the only way sometimes) Once the engines warm, it starts easier, but still not as easy as it should Thanks

Hi everyone, So, I bought a 2004 2T SY250. Soon figured out it needed a new piston and cylinder, then delved deeper and found out the crank was shot too. It was a bitch to start from the day I bought it, and it's exactly the same after I've rebuilt it. So, it's had the following: Crank rebuilt New piston, rings, bearing etc Cylinder re-plated New crank seals New main bearings New gaskets including Reed gasket Air filter has been cleaned and lightly oiled. Spark plug has been replaced with new. New kill switch has been fit Carb has been stripped to it's full and: All jets have been cleaned out (Jets are standard size) All passageways have been cleaned out and air-lined Float height is set to 22mm (standard height) Air screw works between 1 and 2 turns out, less than 1 and it wants to cut out, and 2 to 3 turns out there's no real change in idle speed Needle was on clip 2, now put this to clip 3 (standard) Float needle moves freely and is not stuck Choke operation is fine, and once engine is running the revs stay up if choke is applied, so all good New fuel has been put in (5ltr fuel to 80ml oil) the tank along with an in-line fuel filter Confirmed fuel tap works as it should I've tested spark and with the lights off, you can see it sparking well. I've double checked the timing marks are lined up properly for the stator. I've even tried another known working stator. I can kick this bike all day long and one in several kicks will get it going eventually, once it's running it seems to ride fine. One thing I have noticed, is that the electrical wiring seems to be really rough, there was exposed wires where the insulation has come away, and I've covered this back up with electrical tape, and some wiring is exposed where the connection blocks are. Like I say though, it runs fine once started started, so I'm assuming the electrics are the problem, but it's the only thing I can think that's causing it. Any help massively appreciated, i'm started to loose patience with it now! Thanks

SY. Got it off, had to take engine out. thanks

As above, I've took off the water hose and all 6 nuts, and also the bolt that attaches it to the frame. its getting stuck on the frame bits that the bolt goes through and I can't seem to budge it for anything. any tips? Thanks

I spoke with June and she said they won't have imported it as mines a 2004 and they only started importing them in 2005. The NOVA form is now in the post. She said once I get the reference number off them, for me to give it her, then she can provide a dating letter to me.

Excellent, thanks Naz. So is a dating letter 100% needed? Or could I apply for NOVA without it?

On the NOVA form, do I fill in Part 2? Complete this section if you or the purchaser are makikg a purchase from within the EU. assuming as I'm in UK and bought it in the UK that I'd have to fill this part in, but it asks for vat numbers and supplier name/address confused!

Thanks Naz. ive messaged the seller and she is providing me with a receipt. How can I prove to them that it's here legally and all taxes have been paid? I've already confirmed with them that it doesn't exist in the NOVA system. Do I tell them I bought it in the UK a week ago?

Hey Naz, thanks for the reply (I was hoping you would). I have no history of the bike at all, so I'm not sure who imported it, when, or how. I called HMRC today and gave them my VIN but this isn't on their NOVA system. Does this mean it's never been imported and I'm likely to pay tax? Apologies, but I'm not sure what the tax is for, and why some people do or don't have to pay it... As for the receipt, it was just a cash sale off a local advertisement page, I had no intention of putting it on the road at first so I didn't think to get one. I will message the seller and ask if they can provide me one, but I suppose they don't have to now... Thanks again

Hi, I'm in the process of doing this and have the NOVA 1 form off the DVLA. Looks a bit of a can of worms, i bought the bike last week from a private seller and didn't get a receipt. Does anyone know what makes them charge VAT?