Cannot get it to start

[llama]

Help!!

I've got a year old BT50 9TQ which decided not to start yesterday and so far I have drawn a complete blank. It got very soggy on the way to work yesterday and was showing signs of being reluctant to accelerate for a few days prior to that (Me being a mechanical novice thought this was because it was cold).

I have changed the spark plug and recharged the battery, made sure the side stand was up and checked I've got petrol and to be honest that's all I know off the top of my head. if anyone has any advice it would be welcome.

[ally1756]

is it turning over or just nothing? try the kick start or if ure using electric start give it a bit of throttle
ally

[llama]

Sorry, forgot to mention, I am using electric and kick, it appears to be turning over using both but that's it.

[ally1756]

ok give it a bit of throttle next time and if u still get no joy then check for a spark by removing the spark plug placing it on the engine casing and cranking the engine over, if you see a spark its fine, if not u need to check for compression and stuff but im guessing its your spark
ally

[llama]

I'll try that tom, thanks ally

[ally1756]

Np let me know how u get on,
ally

[llama]

Will do