As I posted earlier, I did some work for a friends TW200. I patched it up, and took it for a ride, and he rode it some as well, when we put it away all was well, we said our goodbyes and I put the bike on the battery minder to recharge. I saw the light was green, so I pulled it off, and tested the cranking power of the battery. It was at this point I realized the bike wasn't starting??? Oh. Wtf... So... The plug has 0 ohms resistance, but a plug from my XS has about 5.6k ohms. (Known good plug)
I should mention, I started the bike without choke, and it ran at like 500rpms lol, so I choked it and got it up to speed, he told me to take it for a ride with the choke on, so I did, now I fear the plug may be fouled. Can anyone think of any possible cause? Other than choked ride for 30 seconds? I should add that he rides through deep water, dirt, mud, and dust. Do any of these factors affect the lifespan of a sparkplug with 1100 miles on it?
I just wanna resolve this without telling him so I can avoid the headache if at all possible lol!!
I should mention, I started the bike without choke, and it ran at like 500rpms lol, so I choked it and got it up to speed, he told me to take it for a ride with the choke on, so I did, now I fear the plug may be fouled. Can anyone think of any possible cause? Other than choked ride for 30 seconds? I should add that he rides through deep water, dirt, mud, and dust. Do any of these factors affect the lifespan of a sparkplug with 1100 miles on it?
I just wanna resolve this without telling him so I can avoid the headache if at all possible lol!!