I've got a suzuki sj50qt, I can't start it cold without giving it a squirt of engine start or holding a petrol soaked rag up to the carbie. Once its been running its fine but once its been sitting for a couple of hours it won't start unaided. Have these got some sort of auto choke or something! Any help is greatly appreciated. Cheers
1coppertone,
Aug 5, 10:31am
if this bikes a two stoke there's your answer right there!lol
motorboy2011,
Aug 5, 10:34am
electric choke is usually on scooters, common fault
mrfxit,
Aug 5, 6:39pm
LOL, got to LOVE how helpful that answer is^ ^ ^ . not!
mrfxit,
Aug 5, 6:42pm
Could be any of a few things. Spark plug Dirt in carby Electric choke
Scooters for some reason appear to suffer badly from dirt in the carby 2 strokes do tend to chew through spark plugs on a regular basis.
doriandarby,
Aug 5, 8:12pm
The SJ50 has an electric choke - could be that the wire has come off the carb. Otherwise it will need a new choke mechanism. Would probably be easier to buy a 2nd hand carb.
I have a couple of spare carbs lying around so if you need one just let me know.
Since the public registrations are closed, you must have an invite from a current member to be able to register and post in this thread.
Have an account? Login here.