hi all just bought my lad a 05 crf150 its been sat for 6 month and only starts on choke dies when chokes off and when i give it gas anyone know a good mechanic in west midlands worcestershire hope you can help my lads bit down shame

I know nothing of these bikes, but first thing I would do is strip and clean the carb

cheers for reply ive alwayshad 2 strokes wich are simple to clean the carb on this looks tecnical and i have limited experience would rather pay a trained mechanic so i know its done right any good mx mechanics in my area anyone knows regards steve

cheers for reply ive alwayshad 2 strokes wich are simple to clean the carb on this looks tecnical and i have limited experience would rather pay a trained mechanic so i know its done right any good mx mechanics in my area anyone knows regards steve

Try Race Spec in Gloucester 01684 299699

you wont go far wrong with fresh fuel new plug cleaned air filter and cleaned carb you might be surprised how easy it is once you get stuck in

You have a plugged pilot jet. These bikes are famous for carb set up issues. Comes from having such a large carb on small displacement engine (32mm Kehien FCR )

all sounds like great advice now just need to get it done not confident in doing it my self if you know of anyone in the worcestershire area like a mobile mechanic that may come to me and clean carb and service bike that would be great as thes garrages seem to charge alot for a service if not i may just dive in and hope for the best once again Thanks all

if you do have a go yourself take pictures each time you undo everything so you have some reference for re assembly also make sure the air box is spotless

will do going to get some quotes first on sevice and possible rebuild just dont want to get robbed so any ideas on rough prices i should expect on these would be greatfull cheers guys

Pour a whole can of petrol fuel system cleaner into the tank with about 2 litres of clean petrol. Start the bike morning and evening for a few days and it might cure itself.

Mechanics in this area charge about £30 per hour and may charge about £40 for a 4 stroke carb service including ultrasonic cleaning.

If you have a crf150r it is no older than 2007 and not 05 as you say, the bike as a brand new model in 2007.