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Postby Nbowe » Mon Apr 11, 2016 9:55 pm

Gp200 just recently rebuilt after seizing big end bearing on crank.standard setup but with 30mm delorto.did about 600 miles before seize without problems.recently did 160 miles and ran ok but now won't start.got good spark,have strobed timing and thoroughly cleaned carb.did manage to start it a couple of times but it died straight away.not quite sure where to go with it,coil maybe but there is a good spark,any ideas fellas.cheers
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Re: Non runner

Postby CHRIS in MARGATE » Mon Apr 11, 2016 10:38 pm

Visible blue sparks sometimes disappear when under load. Try CDI change.
Measure resistance values of stator.
Check float operation to ensure fuel delivery.
Check fuel cap breather.
Pull fuel pipe off and check that it flows.

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Re: Non runner

Postby Nbowe » Mon Apr 11, 2016 10:42 pm

Cheers Chris,back to the shed tomorrow night
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Re: Non runner

Postby Nbowe » Tue Apr 12, 2016 8:47 pm

It was the cdi,put a spare one on that I had and she's like new,thanks for the advice Chris,much appreciated
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Re: Non runner

Postby bigbthesoulman » Thu Apr 14, 2016 12:37 pm

plug cap i use the rubber ones, had trouble with hard plastic ones rattling and going bad,
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