brandnew rm125 won't kick over!

[kdx200chick]

Just picked up a brand new 04 rm125 from the dealer and we bring it home to our son who is THRILLED (of course....I'm such the great MOM!)

1st problem
the bike doesn't like to be kickstarted! :bang:
It does however like to be pushstarted!!!! After it's all warmed up it STILL doesn't like to be kickstarted....only pushed.. :coocoo:
2nd problem
Then to top THAT off, unless gas is continually applied, the bike will stall out. This includes when the bike is warmed up!

Any suggestions would be truly grateful... HELP

 

[Chili]

Not sure on the starting but most MX bikes are setup so they don't idle. Since you list owning several bikes it's unlikely a basic technique issue. Our 03 was straight forward to start if it was cold put on the choke and no throttle, starting it hot just opened the throttle wide open and would go first kick.

 

[sick 96 250]

is the proper pre mix in there, sounds stupid but is overlooked sometimes

 

[VB Racing]

Make sure the idle is turned up, The bike will not idle from the factory, you will have to adjust that yourself.
That may also explain your starting problems.

Dave

 

[Britt Boyette]

Whatever you do, read the owners manual. Sometimes, there are tips that are specific to your bike that you would never need to do on other bikes.

 

[nephron]

Does it smoke? What happens when you crack the throttle (ie, does it bog--bwaaaaaa--or does it sputter with poor throttle response)?

It's going to be jetting. Less likely to be a float level issue. These things come set up wrong from the factory, typically rich...but you're at sea level, so...

 

[marcusgunby]

My 04 rm125 came rich-very rich- i dropped the pilot 2 sizes and the needle one clip notch, and the main 2 sizes.

 

[kstout4life]

my 04 yz125 came very rich from the factory. i dropped the main and pilot on size and raised the needle clip. it was only 40 deg. when i was playing with the jetting so i got more work to do when it warms up.

 

[kdx200chick]

Thanks for the responses. I will get my hubby busy with all of your suggestions. It's so frustrating when buying a new bike (or car for that matter) that it isn't ready to go!!!