I have a 1999 Suzuki Katana 50cc Liquid Cooled scooter. It kicks over on the kick start and tries to start on the electric start but it does not fire and won't start. It has petrol and 2 stroke fluid. We have changed the fuel filter/pump thing and tried to clean out the carb. It is sparking from the plug so not sure what is wrong - any ideas? It's not fired at all. Previous owner says it just stopped working one day for no reason.

Jennie Wright, September 2008

hi ive got an 04 plate one have put new bore and piston on still wont start plenty of spark and petrol,it starts for 5 seconds runs and cuts out ,tryed every thing ,carb clean ,fresh petrol etc, still not running any ideas

mark from essex, September 2008

Hi there it sounds like you need a new piston. It is quite common with scooters. It happened to me a few times with my beta 50cc. cost me approx £130(FITTED). Not a job you want to do yourself. I would leave it to a pro. You need to shop about for a piston for your make and model. Hope this has helped.

Regards Nick

Nick M, September 2008