Guest Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 My apologies if this has already been posted.I recently purchased a Honda NSR 125 R - which I absolutely love! However, I've been having problems getting it to start, especially when it's cold out or if I haven't ridden it for a while. Even with the choke on I have to repeatedly try and start it to get it to get going. It's annoying, and isn't doing my "street cred" any good If you have any suggestions it would really help me out Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 when was the last time it had a new spark plug and the air filter cleaned or replaced.might need new plug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 I'll be honest, I don't have a clue. But it recently got through it's MOT, would it have been picked up on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Just a typical 2-stroke, my 2008 RS125 required beating the starter button for about 30 seconds minimum with full choke before it would even consider firing. A hotter spark plug will solve a good portion of the problems.The cold really hurts their starting up ability. Wack in the much hotter running iridiums, on 2-strokes they do make a vast difference to the ease of starting and running when its cold. Also smooths out the revs a lil bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 eh! Fozzie the R125 is a 4 stroke you cant compare it to that!I agree with changing the plug and air filter also check out the HT lead make sure that is in good nick and good connection while your at it these arent things that will be picked up on MOT an MOT is purely to make sure its safe for road use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 eh! Fozzie the R125 is a 4 stroke you cant compare it to that! isnt fozzie on about his 2 stroke aprilia rs125 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 eh! Fozzie the R125 is a 4 stroke you cant compare it to that! isnt fozzie on about his 2 stroke aprilia rs125 ? hmmm could be but i thought he had a yam R125!!!Oh well im sure fozzie will put me right when he see's my reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 yeh probably. maybe he has both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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