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    bike won't turn over this morning, was fine on Friday.
    starter button just produces a screeching noise but nowt else, doesn't sound like anything engine wise grinding tho and batt is good with new plugs. any ideas?
    onwards and upwards and sometimes a little sidewards....

     
     

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    Starter motor not engaging fully?
     
     

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    starter motor sounds ok, like its trying to turn. the noise is almost like when rubber squeaks together with a hint of static : if that makes sense?
    onwards and upwards and sometimes a little sidewards....

     
     

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    put it in gear and roll it back/forward hard, engage neutral and try again.
     
     

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    and if it starts what would that indicate?
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    Sprag clutch fooked.
     
     

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    just looked and mine's not listed as having the Sprag type starter?
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    Small animal?
    Battery ok?
    Does it bump?
     
     

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    Sorted, was fueling ok and when bump was popping fuel out the back, gave it a shake :-[ turns out after 15 yrs of driving and 1 yr of riding i've run out of fuel for the first time #i'maidiotbiker.com :-[
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    50 knees to chest GO
     
     

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