Its ok to call it a japanese bike but not jap stuff? I don't think there was any underlying (or not) racial slur intended.. But incase anyone was offended please let me know. Until then I appologise on behalf of Todd.
Trail blazer. Its a 10 year old bike. We all agree the Gas Gas workshop manual and supporting documentation isn't as good as you'd get with a Yamaha or Honda. No doubt about that.
Others have given you some advice here and its the same as with any other second hand bike of unknown history. You will need to do some digging.
How many hours on the engine?
How are the reeds?
When was the piston/rings last replaced?
Whats your current jetting specs?
Have you pulled the carb and given it a throrough cleaning?
Have you owned this bike long and was it previously starting easily?
The gas gas engine is as reliable as a stone. They can take a bit of initial setup, but once done very little other than periodic maintenance is required.
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