Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Broken Moto Show - EP10 - Help! Bike Won’t Start

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Question 1: 88’ Honda NX125 won’t start
Answer: Should have not taken the engine apart with it generating 120psi compression. Other things to look at is the aftermarket carb and what brand electrical parts were replaced? Check out this video on the 3 things needed for an engine to run:
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Question 2: 02’ Honda VT1100 sludge from fuel pump breather hose
Answer: If the bike is operating fine, just clean it off and keep riding.

Question 3: 03’ Yamaha VStar 1100 choke cable
Answer: Not totally familiar with the choke arrangement on the handlebar controls on this model. Cody recommended disassembling choke plungers from carbs to gain slack, that may help out in assembly.

Question 4: 96’ Honda CBR600F3 - won’t rev out
Answer: Question the brand fuel pump replaced. Fuel cut relay? More info needed.
- You could also check to make sure that the coils being used on your bike are factory coils. They should have a branding on them or appear “older looking” and not shiny and new as if somebody just replaced them with an aftermarket set. (Not discussed in live recording)

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