1981 Yamaha 650 will not start

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1981 Yamaha 650 will not start

1981 Yamaha 650 will not start 
Dave said 2014-01-13 07:05 
 
About three weeks ago I bought a 81 Yamaha maxim 650 and it ran great. About a week ago I was not able to get it started. I noticed the oil was low so I put a quart of four-stroke 20w-50 in it put it. However, it still was not running. When I turn it on it will cough than die. I checked the battery and it seems to be fine. This is my first bike so I am entirely unfamiliar with trouble shooting it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you. 
 
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