Bike Mechanics 101 and a bit...

When the bike refused to start I was gutted, I cleaned the carb again,checked all electrical connections, found a loose one in the process. Then I got a nagging feeling about the spark plug. Although I had just recently paid a lot for a full service I thought I had better check. Good job as the rip off garage (TPG) had not changed the plug in the service. the old one was totally black with carbonisation and rusty at the base. Way to rusty for two or three days old.

NEW SPARK PLUG...apparently

I purchased a new plug, installed, fully charged the battery overnight and tried again the next day to fire the bike up. After about 10 no gos's, she sounded like she was turning over. I bled the carb and tried again......Eggy my DRZ coughed back into life. I cannot explain the good feeling obtained from knowing nothing about engines to fixing a wrecked one. Especially as the bike ticked over better than ever. I had a quick ride and the bike had gained another 10mph on the top end speed! The DRZ is a slow bike but at least its now a bit better for the road miles to get to the good muddy stuff.

A total and utter result  :0)