trx250r not starting

[dtr250r]

ok so i jsut bought a pretty clean 1989 trx250r for 1200, it came with an extra exhaust, extra plastics, its got a something turner big bore kit, it has a decent amount of work done, but it wont start for me

[rk88r]

Check that your getting fuel in the cylinder, take spark plug out after making an attempt at starting and see if the plug is wet or dry. If you're getting fuel then check for spark by removing plug, reconnecting the wire, grounding the plug on the motor and kicking it over (hold on to the insulated wire).

[motofool250r]

has it ever ran for you?

Check the above, then Check the Ground on the frame, check for corrosion under the ignition cover, clean the carb and let us know

[dtr250r]

has it ever ran for you?

Check the above, then Check the Ground on the frame, check for corrosion under the ignition cover, clean the carb and let us know

it was running amazing the last night, then i went out today it started after 2 kicks, then died after about 30 seconds, i cleaned the carb, checked all the grounds, ive done everything, the plug sparks about 5 out of 15 rotations. so im guessing its the coil, stator, cdi box? something along those lines

[rk88r]

Test the coil. Do a search here for specs.

[dtr250r]

Test the coil. Do a search here for specs.

alright how do i test the coil?

[Robbie]

First thing is try a new plug.

[rk88r]

First thing is try a new plug.

Definetly rule out the easy stuff first. After it dies try a fresh plug right away and check for spark. Was the old plug wet with fuel? Often a coil will fail first when it's warm and the work after cooling.

[dtr250r]

Definetly rule out the easy stuff first. After it dies try a fresh plug right away and check for spark. Was the old plug wet with fuel? Often a coil will fail first when it's warm and the work after cooling.

already tried a new plug, tried like 5.... the plugs are getting a little wet, not bad tho, the spark is weak

[rk88r]

Test it with a multimeter/ohmmeter. Bet someone you know has one, they are relatively inexspensive.