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twitch101
11-08-2010, 11:04 AM
just picked up a 1986 250r with a spare motor and some other parts in trade for a head unit (200$ flip screen) i think i got off incredibly easy and my plan was to just get this one running and get a turn around on it. problem is i dont know much on 2 stroke other than the little nitro engines. dont know anything on reed valves or any of that. i was told it just needs a new carb but what could be the real problem?

symptoms: ran good for 2 weeks daily then set for a week and now wont start or is hard to start. i can get a new mikuni 34mm carb for it for 150 but maybe there is a cheaper route?

i still have some research to do but just some tips from the pros here would be great. only other project i have worked on is my 350x (getting tools to replace crank).

TrailerRider
11-08-2010, 12:15 PM
Whats your plug look like? Mixture?

twitch101
11-08-2010, 01:09 PM
havent got my hands on it yet. this is what i was told but i think the plug is fine. it doesnt come out covered in oil. it gets spark. hard to give much detail with out it here. im back in college so i dont have it.