2001 YZ 125... not starting

[yz125_racer]

Hey guys, just recently i took my '01 YZ 125 out for a spin at my local track, and not long after riding i did a clutch cable. After completely snapping it from the lever to the cable, i couldn't do much but push start it so i ride the bike on to flat ground again.

After getting it home, i tried to start it in neutral- but after about 8-9 kicks, i realised it just wouldn't start- which is concerning, as it usually starts first kick. I pulled the spark plug out, (expecting a fouled plug), however it was fine with plenty of spark. I cleaned it, put it back in, tried again... but all to no avail. :(

Surely a bike can start in neutral, without a clutch? Or am i missing something, or could it be more serious than i think? Any advice would be appreciated. Cheers everyone.

 

[rushy08]

same thing happened to me. i kept kicking and kicking to no avail. i figured that while in neutral fuel on hold it wide for a feew kicks and kick hard

 

[yz125_racer]

Thanks mate, i'll give it a shot. I was like "WTF?" at first, coz the YZ's are easy and reliable to start. Cheers

 

[rushy08]

yeh too easy. let us know how you go. just make sure4 you dont pump the throttle on and off. Keep it wide for 2-3 kicks and kick hard, if it doesnt start after that, just keep it at 1/8 throttle and kick away.

 

[KX250Dad]

Might want to make sure you didn't ground the kill switch or create a kill switch issue when changing the cable. Take the plug out of the cylinder leave it in the spark cap and in a dark area kick... should see a bluish spark arcoss the gap... orange would indicate a plug or electronic issue. The YZ is not a complex bike, have patients... it's something simple. Just work down the cause-effect tree and you'll figure it out.
Good luck...