Help required with Husky TE450!!!

[Losttheplot]

As above really. I borrowed this bike from a mate yesterday to go for a ride.

It was a pig to start first thing yesterday, only firing from cold when bumped, and being a pain to start after being switched off for more than a few minutes.

If you tried to start it on the button while it was hot it was no problem at all...

Anyhow, i got home last night and had a shower before trying to return the bike, and now it won't start at all. (nothing to do with me having a shower, more the time it stood).

I've changed the plug, checked the air box and drained the carb. But it still won't start. I'm reluctant to go further into the carb due to the number of wires and anti-tamper screws located on it. I also have no experience of anything this complex

The engine turns over, and theres been a few occasions when it has fired a few times on the kickstart. Alll it seems to do on the button is spin over and pop back through the exhaust.

It's trying to go, but thats about it.

Any suggestions or a link to an online manual would be a big help.

Compared to my old TC610, which is nice and simple, this 450 seems to be about as complicated as the manufacturers could get it...

Thanks in advance...

Nathan

 

[Loiq]

fuel blockage or starvation? if it's turning over strong, and good spark can't be much else

Water in the fuel? call the AA

 

[Losttheplot]

fuel blockage or starvation? if it's turning over strong, and good spark can't be much else

Water in the fuel? call the AA

There was some water in the bottom of the carb (it collects in the drain plug, right under the main jet), but thats now gone. And i've taken it off and and there is no sign of water.

I'm wondering if the idle jet is blocked. The bike owner always seems to flood it right out before trying to start it, using choke and opening the throttle about 10 times before hitting the button

I'd just like to know where to look on the carb to find it, and is there anything i shouldn;t touch while i'm down there?