I have a 1982 yamaha 750 seca.?

Question

Which I have been riding on and off in the Chicago area. Today when I went to start it, it idled real low and eventually shut off. Now it won't turn over at all.

Answer 1

it could be a million things, check the simple stuff first, make sure it has gas going to the carb, pull he hose off to the carb and make sure you see gas running out, if you do check for spark, remove one of the plugs and make sure its grounded and turn the engine over

Answer 2

"won't turn over at all."

Starter won't turn it?

Engine doesn't fire?

Do the light work?

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Answer 3

sounds like it may have locked up or your fuel lines are corroded.