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1989 Honda VTR 250 Won't start

Old 08-03-2004, 11:01 AM
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I got a 1989 Honda VTR 250, it won't start. Does anybody have any idea of what it might be?
Old 08-03-2004, 01:34 PM
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Does it turn over? What exactly is it doing when you try to start it?

Uh, since I have absolutely nothing to go on, I'll guess dead battery.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Z &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Uh, since I have absolutely nothing to go on, I'll guess... </TD></TR></TABLE>

you need mo' gas
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it has a new battery, it clicks, but doesnt start up
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Clicking, but no turning?
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are the spark plugs good?
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Yea the spark plugs are good and so is the battery, both are brand new. All i get is clicks.
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clean the carbs?
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Did you charge your brand new battery?? Sometimes they are pretty weak out of the box. Has the bike been sitting for a long time?
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