The electric starter will not operate doesn't even dim the tail light, so don't really believe it's "trying" and the kick start is completely locked solid.... any ideas, gotta return this thing to it's owner in a working condition.... last started a few months ago.. has had a history of these issues....

Terry Silvester, January 2006

it could be hydrauliced too ,sometimes fuel leaks into the crankcase and the piston cannot compress it the same way it does air ,so u may need to take out the spark plug and turn the engine over somehow .the starter motor should take some current out and dim the brake light if its working ok but make sure the brake liht switchs are ok by pulling them one at a time and checking the rear light is bright when u do as they or at least on will nedd to work to complete the starter circuit.the kickstart can jam due to badly worn gears usually the smaller of the two the one that has the kickstart lever attached to it is called the quadrant but this one is the tougher of the two gears u will be able to see if the teeth are ok by removing the left hand engine cover it dry inside so dont worry about oil coming out ok hope that helps u alot ,adam

adam bike doctor, January 2006

the starter motor may be siezed this is a common problem due to water getting into the causing and you will need to replace the kickstart gears as these will be worn out, try www.dimons.co.uk they can supply you with both these parts,the starter motor is about £50.00 and the kickstart gears are £43.00 for a set, to double check that the starter motor is faulty you should power it straight from the battery and make sure you have a fully charged battery also make sure your starter relay is working test for power using a volt meter or a 12v bulb.

Phil,Gosport, January 2006