Lexmoto XTRS 125 (2014) Wont start

[Guest]

Hi guys, new to the forum

Tried to start my bike this morning, however wouldn't turn over,

when i used the ignition switch it sounds like its trying to turn over but just doesnt

open the choke on it but it will not turn over,

lights come on (ride with them on all the time)

the N light is on so its in neutral

Annnnyone have any ideas?

[RantMachine]

To clarify, can you actually hear the starter motor trying to turn the engine over, or just a clicking noise? If it's the latter then it could be the solenoid, the one on my Lexmoto has a tendency to rust.

Failing that, worth checking the connection between the carb and the cylinder head. The rubber on mine split on one occasion, that didn't exactly make for easy starts (or anything else, for that matter).

Either problem would be more likely to happen as the cold and wet sets in, so they're probably worth a check.

[Guest]

Thank you for the reply,it sounds like the starter motor is trying.....best way I can describe it would be an old car Tring to start while your applying the accelerateor.

[Guest]

Never mind!!!! My own stupidly, I knocked the kill switch last night hense it making all the right noises but not starting.....feel like a right muppet but glad it runs!

[Adam]

Hahahaha it's happened to the best of us at some point or another!

[Tango]

Glad it was an easy fix mate.......a lesson learned......

[Grumpy Old Git]

Most folk learn this when attending a bike meet or t'rally!

[dean7s]

evening peeps i have been trying to start my lexmoto xtrs 125 for weeks now i have brought new kill switch unit spark plug also new coil and ht lead i have strip the carb down clean it and rebuild it toke the fuel tap of clean and back on emtpy old fuel out clean the tank out and put fresh fuel in i have also check the vacum is working  and make sure theres fuel coming from fuel tap and the bike still wont start and im running out of ideals what i can do next to get the bike started bear in mind the bike has been park up for about under 2 years out side can someone help me please 

[S-Westerly]

I'm assuming the battery is in decent nick? If it was left outside for 2 years it won't be. Do you know what state the actual engine is? Seized piston for example won't go.

[dean7s]

the battery is good con  engine is turning over starter motor is turning the piston

put it in gear and by hand can turn the wheel 

Edited April 24, 2024 by dean7s

[dean7s]

49 minutes ago, S-Westerly said:

I'm assuming the battery is in decent nick? If it was left outside for 2 years it won't be. Do you know what state the actual engine is? Seized piston for example won't go.

the battery is in good con engine in good state engine is turning over piston isnt seized 

[S-Westerly]

In which case I'm as mystified as you.

[RideWithStyles]

do

Edited May 14, 2024 by RideWithStyles

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

Basically you need three things, fuel, spark, compression. 

 

Check that the plug is wet after cranking. If it's dry then fuel isn't getting into the cylinder. 

 

Have you checked there is a spark at the plug?

 

If it's the old battery the capacity may be reduced to the point where it will crank the engine but not have enough amps to fire the ignition properly.  You need a really healthy battery. 

 

Check there isn't a restriction in the exhaust.  It wouldn't be the first time a mouse has nested in there when a bike has been laid up. You should feel a healthy flow of air when the engine is cranked over.