Motorcycle Repair: y wont my motor start, suzuki 125, shively

Question
Hello,

i have a 1974 suzuki 125 4 stroke 5 speed and it wont start now. we had moved and i had it sitting at my grand partents place and i just got it and now it wont start. it is like leaking oil aor something. ill take the spark plugs out and clean them. well ill put them back in and they have spark, and ill go to kick it and like ill will almost start and than just bog downa nd die. iv tried putting starter crap in there and that dont work. so like if u could get back to me i would really need the extra help cause im lost. thanx for ur time

Answer
Hi Clae,

I suspect this MC has been parked and not started in a long time.

If so, the old gas has likely gelled and is preventing the engine from starting and running properly. In this case, the carburetors will need thoroughly cleaned.

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Respectfully,
Mark Shively