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P200 starting problem

OP danie UTC details Hooked '57 VN2, '70 180 Rally, '80 P150X, '80 P200E, '13 GTS300 Joined: UTC Posts: 422 Location: George, South Africa
OP danie Hooked '57 VN2, '70 180 Rally, '80 P150X, '80 P200E, '13 GTS300 Joined: UTC Posts: 422 Location: George, South Africa	UTC quote I have a P200 that does not want to start after numerous kicks. But as soon as I give it a squirt of Quick Start, it starts immediately. Any advice?

Steely Dan UTC details Hooked Too much stuff Joined: UTC Posts: 194 Location: United States
Steely Dan Hooked Too much stuff Joined: UTC Posts: 194 Location: United States	UTC quote Blocked jets, give your carb a clean and see where you're at.

qascooter UTC details Veni, Vidi, Posti 79 P200E (Ruby), 62 Allstate (B-62), 63 VBB (Storm) Joined: UTC Posts: 5206 Location: Florence, OR
qascooter Veni, Vidi, Posti 79 P200E (Ruby), 62 Allstate (B-62), 63 VBB (Storm) Joined: UTC Posts: 5206 Location: Florence, OR	UTC quote Put the fuel tap to reserve? Positive

qascooter UTC details Veni, Vidi, Posti 79 P200E (Ruby), 62 Allstate (B-62), 63 VBB (Storm) Joined: UTC Posts: 5206 Location: Florence, OR
qascooter Veni, Vidi, Posti 79 P200E (Ruby), 62 Allstate (B-62), 63 VBB (Storm) Joined: UTC Posts: 5206 Location: Florence, OR	UTC quote Is it the fuel tap? I love a good mystery, except when it's mine!

Moto64 UTC details Ossessionato '64 Motovespa 150S (177) , '65 VBB, '66 Allstate SF, '66 180SS, '58 LD 125 (150) Joined: UTC Posts: 2437 Location: S.Salem, NY
Moto64 Ossessionato '64 Motovespa 150S (177) , '65 VBB, '66 Allstate SF, '66 180SS, '58 LD 125 (150) Joined: UTC Posts: 2437 Location: S.Salem, NY	UTC quote Low compression?

V oodoo UTC details Style Maven '74 50s x3 '87 PK125XL '92 PK50XL2 Plurimatic - & - '58 AllState '68 Sprint '66(?) 125 Super '72 DanMotor 150 Super and '04 Bajaj LML hybrid Joined: UTC Posts: 10106 Location: seattle/athens
V oodoo Style Maven '74 50s x3 '87 PK125XL '92 PK50XL2 Plurimatic - & - '58 AllState '68 Sprint '66(?) 125 Super '72 DanMotor 150 Super and '04 Bajaj LML hybrid Joined: UTC Posts: 10106 Location: seattle/athens	UTC quote danie wrote: I have a P200 that does not want to start after numerous kicks. But as soon as I give it a squirt of Quick Start, it starts immediately. Any advice? Both when cold and hot? Next time pull your plug an see if it's wet or dry. Flooded or starved? I'm betting starved.

OP danie UTC details Hooked '57 VN2, '70 180 Rally, '80 P150X, '80 P200E, '13 GTS300 Joined: UTC Posts: 422 Location: George, South Africa
OP danie Hooked '57 VN2, '70 180 Rally, '80 P150X, '80 P200E, '13 GTS300 Joined: UTC Posts: 422 Location: George, South Africa	UTC quote Ok, the problem seems to have been low compression. I fitted new rings and skimmed the top, and now it starts quite easily. Thanks for the advice. Positive

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OP danie UTC details Hooked '57 VN2, '70 180 Rally, '80 P150X, '80 P200E, '13 GTS300 Joined: UTC Posts: 422 Location: George, South Africa
OP danie Hooked '57 VN2, '70 180 Rally, '80 P150X, '80 P200E, '13 GTS300 Joined: UTC Posts: 422 Location: George, South Africa	UTC quote It looks like I am back to the original problem: it still does not want to start! New rings were fitted, new oil seals, new plug, a flywheel with high magnetism, stator was tested.... Where must I start looking? This engine is driving me up the creek

Moto64 UTC details Ossessionato '64 Motovespa 150S (177) , '65 VBB, '66 Allstate SF, '66 180SS, '58 LD 125 (150) Joined: UTC Posts: 2437 Location: S.Salem, NY
Moto64 Ossessionato '64 Motovespa 150S (177) , '65 VBB, '66 Allstate SF, '66 180SS, '58 LD 125 (150) Joined: UTC Posts: 2437 Location: S.Salem, NY	UTC quote I hope you brought along a paddle... Did the rings raise the compression? How's the plug? Wet or dry? When it worked again a month ago, how long did this last?

OP danie UTC details Hooked '57 VN2, '70 180 Rally, '80 P150X, '80 P200E, '13 GTS300 Joined: UTC Posts: 422 Location: George, South Africa
OP danie Hooked '57 VN2, '70 180 Rally, '80 P150X, '80 P200E, '13 GTS300 Joined: UTC Posts: 422 Location: George, South Africa	UTC quote Until the next morning🤣. But I will check the plug on Monday (wet or dry).

Grumpnut UTC details Addicted '58 VBA Joined: UTC Posts: 663 Location: Chico CA
Grumpnut Addicted '58 VBA Joined: UTC Posts: 663 Location: Chico CA	UTC quote Do you have spark? If so it must be fuel/air. How old is the fuel?

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