Some advice on my YZ 250 98' plz?

First off this is my first post on here and you will be seeing alot of me since I have just started motocross
So hi everyone.
So bear with me if I ask the most basic of questions, because at the moment I really don't know that much about them
( But I am learning! :yeehaw: )

right where to start....
Yesterday I picked up my bike, Yamaha YZ 250 98' model.
In great condition, engine, plastics, etc.
Started it up which took only 2 kicks, engine sounded mint, rev'ed it about 8-9 times abserloutly fine. Plus checked cables fine, breaks in A1, sprokets fine and so on.
Took it home started it up only took 1 kick this time, turned it off using the emergency stop.
Now this is the wierd bit ......
10 mins later tryed to start it, no luck, tryed again, no luck, tryed at least 10-15 times gave up because my ankle was hurting like a bitch.
Left it for another 15 mins again no luck, I checked the gears, was in neutral, and I even pulled the toke lever up to help, also made sure the switch was also on, AGAIN NO LUCK. Checked in the tank there was hardly any petrol at all, could that be it? Or even if you have a tiny amount, should it still start up fine?

I was also thinking could it be the spark plug, it might be dirty, but I will admit, I don't know how to remove the spark plug yet ! :bang:
But I was showed by a friend and I think its basically in the middle of the bike, with a adjustable screw to tighten and loosen, am I correct?
So that made me wonder for awhile, but then later that night .... tryed to start it, yay ! Fired up second time. Stopped it, then done it again with 2 kicks, well pleased then turned it off and put it to bed for the night :boss:

So basically whats going on? I mean could it be not enough petrol in the tank? Or has all the oil been used up? Could it be that the spark plug is dirty? Could it be something else at all?!
The seller told me the engine is in A1 condition and I do believe him, not only that but the kick start is brand new aswell so it could'nt be that (or is it?)
Any advice would be much apresheated :cool:

Also I dropped the bike (Well it is bloody heavy!, I know ....)
And the front brake lever snapped clean off :|
Can a clutch lever be used as a front break lever? If so then thats good.

Few questions:
Should I use this spray lube called FX-7 (I THINK) or oil to be used on my chain? WD-40?
Do I need to use 2 different oils for my bike? 2 stroke for mixing with petrol, and normal engine oil for engine?
Where else should I lube/oil?
What is tranny oil?

Any info would be great.

Yeah sorry to ask so many questions, but again, I am really greatful and new to the sport. Also can I have you're opinion on something? I know the first bit of safety kit will be a helmet. This is the one I am hoping to get some time soon:

http://cgi.****.co.uk/ws/****ISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=46161&item=4562742901&rd=1

What you think? Nice eh? :boss:

After a helmet, should I get boots, or a chest protector, ive already got goggles (scott).
Or are they both important as each other.
I would get both but money is VERY tight seeing as I have just bought my bike.
Again any help would be great :nod:

(In the URL I posted, the **** should be e.bay, odd)

Hi again, another few questions, turning it off using the emergency stop button, is that ok? Or is their another way to
stop the engine. :ride:
Also how can I remove the spark plug to clean it?
Thanks.

I am 17, and I got a 250 because I have been riding my friends 125 for ages, and seeing as I wanted a bike in the first place I decided to get a 250. Reason is because after awhile the 125 started to bore me, in the way of speed.
So it was pointless me going out buying a 125 when I knew after awhile I was going to get bored of it. Again speed was the main issue. Heh, im a speed freak :boss: :ride:

Yeah I can understand you being pissed off with my asking the most basic of questions but yes you are right, I am new to the sport. Its just I would rather ask here then in person at get laughed at by aload of people if you can see what I mean. Heh, you might luagh at me on here, but that wouldn't bother me. Yes I am trying to get a serivce manual, ive been looking at e-Bay and waiting for one of come up. I don't really want to get one from a shop because they can be bloody expensive manuals. But if I have to, then I will have to.
Helmet is on the way, then boots, then chest protector. Things like elbow pads and knee pads will be bought later, maybe even a kidney belt (Are these really nesserary?)
About tools, I got 99% of tools that anyone would ever need, so I should be alright on that issue. Seroiusly tho, I have so many tools its stupid, because say, what you would have, so would I but probably 3 of them.

I was thinking about taking a riding class but not sure because atm money is tight and I need first to buy:
Petrol, 2 stroke oil, engine oil, spark plugs, lube, normal oil, a new break lever. Plus: Helmet, boots, chest protector.
And if you think thats it, not a chance, then I got to get:
Chains for my bike, locks, and other things for my bike to be locked up. So a riding class can wait for the mo. But thanks for you're advice, I will look into it :cool:
And don't worry, I will look more after this bike, more than my girlfriend ! :laugh:
I think if I do any damage to the bike, I would probably do damage to myself. So I know I will be careful on that one.
And anyway, if I did come off and hurt myself, knowing me I would 100% say "O ****, I hope my bike aint damaged !"


But can someone PLEASE answer this for me, I have tryed to find the answer but no luck.
Where im from, England, don't know if this appiles to American fuel but we have: unleaded petrol (gas) And leaded petrol (gas).
Can I use both fuels for my bike. Because I don't want to go and put leaded fuel in my tank and after awhile it completely breaks down on me.
So can I use both, or only 1 of them.
Thanks.

Arh I see, thanks for help.
When you say "shake it up" Do you mean the petrol and oil mixed?
Or each one shake them, then add them together or doesn't it really
matter.
Thanks.

Thanks mike, lol I think I will be e-mailing you for info.
Thanks.