adyer93 Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi, I have a 2005 Sherco 125, i do not use it half as much as id like to only for a bit of fun whenever i can. Had it out last weekend running fine, came back to it this weekend and it just wont start. ive replaced the spark plug and cleaned the carb out. The only way i can get it to run is to take the plug out and squirt a bit of fuel straight into the top of the head, and even then it will only run for a second or so until its burnt off the fuel. Im guessing that somehow its not getting any fuel? Although saying that ive checked all the lines and jets etc. Any help would be much appreciated, thanks for reading, Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockyrider Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hi, I have a 2005 Sherco 125, i do not use it half as much as id like to only for a bit of fun whenever i can. Had it out last weekend running fine, came back to it this weekend and it just wont start. ive replaced the spark plug and cleaned the carb out. The only way i can get it to run is to take the plug out and squirt a bit of fuel straight into the top of the head, and even then it will only run for a second or so until its burnt off the fuel. Im guessing that somehow its not getting any fuel? Although saying that ive checked all the lines and jets etc. Any help would be much appreciated, thanks for reading, Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockyrider Posted October 26, 2011 Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Alex, make sure the petcock is turned on to open or reserved. Next, drop the bowl off the carb and see if the fuel runs freely. It may be that the needle valve is stuck. If so, spray a little carb cleaner into the needle and seat to free up any residue that may have accumulated. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Rocky is right check for fuel in the flaot bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adyer93 Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Thanks guys did what you said and you were spot on free'd the valve off, sprayed some carb cleaner in and when I put it back together bike fired up first kick. Cheers once again, Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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