Hi guys,

I bought this bike about a week ago from a private seller here in the UK. Rode it home, no issues. A few days later I'm struggling to get it started.
When I push the starter button I can hear the sort of 'coughing' noise, but the engine doesn't rumble in to life.
When I use the kickstart, it'll work after maybe 10 minutes! Not ideal for a quick jaunt to the shops.

I suspected it could be the battery, but I figured the kickstart would bypass any battery needs to get the bike started. I have a battery charger here, it's the one pictured below. I have about as much of a clue about batteries as I do about engines though (which is none) so I don't want to blow my bike, or myself, up.

I've made sure that the killswitch is off and that it's in neutral. I'm holding the clutch when trying, and have also tried with the front brake pulled and left alone. It doesn't seem to make a difference. I've also tried with the choke off, on the first setting and on the second setting. When I have got it started, it was with the choke off (oddly).

When it does start, it'll idle away at 1,000 rpm no problem, no matter how long I leave it. And when I am riding it after, it seems to be absolutely fine!

The weather in the UK right now is cold and wet (if it makes a difference). It's about 5 - 10 C and raining a lot. The bike is kept outdoors, but under a bike cover.

If anyone can help me then I'd much appreciate it. I'm useless at this kind of thing, so feel free to be as patronising as you feel you need to. I'll take the help any way it comes!

Thanks,

KK

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