paulbalmforth Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Hi, hoping for some help with my 2014 300 Evo. Riding home after a good practice session, 6th gear just tootling along and then the engine just stopped, nothing dramatic no big bangs just stopped! Luckily I was going downhill to my house but when I tried to kick it again just having none of it. Changed the spark plug hoping it was that but didn't work. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanorbust Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Is there actually a spark at the plug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbalmforth Posted August 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Ran out of time to check but I'm going to to have a look tomorrow morning. Guess I should have checked before posting but just wanted to see what everyone thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_earle Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Run out of fuel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) If you were going down hill for an extended period of time, at an idle or just barely more you may have nipped the piston. (stuck the rings) Due to a high revving motor without enough lubrication. Every year we have at least one rider do this as we ride on steep ski slopes. PS the solution is you have to gas the bike going down hill. Edited August 29, 2015 by lineaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbalmforth Posted August 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Ok, I've checked and there's no spark. The piston feels fine as it's turning and you can feel the compression. Thinking something on the wiring loom now (obviously)! Start with the kill switch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stroke4stroke Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 Yes, do the simple stuff first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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