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I'm having a very frustrating issue with my Seca. The bike has sat for the last two weeks without being started or moved. I finally got some free time and decided to take it out for a spin. Well, it wouldn't start. :| Prior to this, the bike was running phenomenally well.

When I engage the starter with the enrichment circuit open, the bike will hit but won't keep running. If I hold the throttle half-open, the bike will semi-run. It sounds like only two of the cylinders are firing though.

I've verified that the fuel pump is working and that there's fuel in the float bowls. I verified that there's a spark at each plug and the gap is set correctly. Last year, I replaced the coils and wires too so I don't think that's the issue. When I pulled the plugs, they didn't look fouled either.

The only thing I haven't checked is the air filter but I don't believe that to be an issue as is was replaced last year. Does anyone have any suggestions of other things to check?

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