tomhighcliffe

Fixed Feel a little embarrased now, as it was such a simple thing, as you rightly suggested, the kill switch had either got stuck in or some part of the wires were shorting out as after i fiddled with the wire a little, it sparked first time. Put the plug back in the bike and kicked it over many many times, but it finally started and now starts first or second kick as it used to. All in all, very happy now, time to go and play on the ice Thanks alot for the advice Tom

I gapped the plug to 0.6mm as it says in gasgas manual so that should be ok, the old plug was gapped at 0.7mm and still worked ok previously but now neither of them work. I will go along and check the kill switch, and that I havent knocked or damaged and of the earths and wiring when reassembling though. I just get annoyed that none of these problems occured before, and now after changing afew minor parts then new problems arise Thanks for feedback Tom

After having afew problems with the bike, I decided it was best to give the bike a quick overhaul replacing seals, bearings and other bits. The rebuild has taken me around 3 weeks waiting for parts, and finding the spare time to go in the garage and build it back up. I havent taken the engine/gearbox apart, just the carb exhaust and airbox, as my mechanical knowledge is limited and it usually costs me money when I fiddle with things Im not sure about. I have replaced the spark plug for a new iridium plug but now there is no spark. I originally thought it wouldnt start through lack of fuel in the system after all pipes being disconnected and the carb being taken off but then I removed the plug from the engine, then kicked the bike gently to inspect for a spark but no spark is there, even when putting the old plug back in that I know was working ok, there is no spark. Is there any reason why that would be no spark after the bike sitting for 3-4weeks without use? I want to avoid checking things like the stator (i dont even know what this does) and before the rebuild, it was sparking and started first time Any suggestions? Tom

Again thanks alot for your replies, it would appear, for now, that the problem has gone, I have checked the clutch lever and there is a small amount of play/rattle when the clutch lever is fully out, so im pretty confident that plunger is being allowed to also come fully out. I will be buying the new oil this weekend and change it over just to make sure. As a general rule how many rides inbetween gearbox fluid changes? Ive been told every 2 rides but this just seems so excessive, but I am new to this game so im learning new things all the time. Usually my rides last around 2 hours on my local route to my favourite spots. Something strange happened on todays ride however, the engine didnt not seem to be running right at all, perhaps a misfire but im still unsure where the problem is coming from. I fear I may have bought a dodgy bike and this could be the tip of the iceberg Thanks Tom

What is ATF? Automatic transmission fluid? If so, is there a recommended brand that I should look for? Thanks

Thanks for your replys I used the oil that the guy gave me with the bike, it is IPONE Box 2 Synthesis 'High pressure gear box and clutch fluid' Its nearly all gone now anyway so I will buy this new oil your recommending, would you recommend also flushing out the other oil and replacing it? I stupidly forgot to mention before that the clutch lever adjustment bolt had fallen out on the previous ride to my oil change, so I put a new bolt in at the same time as changing the oil, I screwed it in just so it held the piston in place, I have just been out on a short ride and the bike was fine. Before I went out I turned the bolt slightly further in and this seemed to help sort the problem out. Although I fear now all I am doing is riding along with the clutch slightly engaged all the time? Thanks Tom

Hello, literally only just joined the forum after owning my gasgas for a few weeks. It needed a gearbox oil change so I removed the sump plug and other bolt at the top where you refill the oil, and let all the dirty grey oil drain away, i cleaned off the swarf from the sump plug and replaced before refilling with approx 400ml of oil. (I didnt measure it, just waited until the window was full as some of the other threads suggest) However this has created a problem with my clutch. Once the bike is started, pull the clutch in, engage 1st or 2nd gear and the bike stalls, the clutch is clearly not disengaging as it should. Previously it was fine, separated cleanly from hot or cold but now it wont. Is there something I have done wrong in the oil change process that has caused this problem? Im reluctant to replace the clutch as it was perfect before this. Thanks Tom