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24-06-16, 01:16 PM | #1 |
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Bike Won't Start!
Bike: 2005 SV650N K5 with ~18500
Problem: Fuel pump doesn't prime and engine doesn't try and turn over Mods: Leo Vince slip on exhaust I went to start the bike this morning and when I turned the ignition on, the fuel pump primed like usual, but when I hit the starter switch, I just heard a click from under the seat. I turned the ignition off then waited a minute and then turned the ignition back on. This time the fuel pump didn't prime and then when I hit the starter switch not a sound and the HUD displays "CHEK". I recently replaced my battery and a month or so ago I had dropped the engine out to replace a leaking head gasket. Honestly, I'm not sure where to start. I have checked the fuses, and both 30A fuses are good. Any advice on where I should start? |
24-06-16, 01:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: Bike Won't Start!
Start by checking the battery voltage and connections.
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24-06-16, 01:40 PM | #3 |
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Re: Bike Won't Start!
Check the kill switch isn't on.
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24-06-16, 01:52 PM | #4 |
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Re: Bike Won't Start!
The killswitch is off, and the battery is reading at 12.9V on my multimeter. All the connections are good.
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24-06-16, 01:56 PM | #5 |
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Re: Bike Won't Start!
No expert here by any means but a few years back I had a bike which made a click sound instead of starting and it turned out to be the starter solenoid
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24-06-16, 01:57 PM | #6 |
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The killswitch is off, and the battery is reading at 12.9V on my multimeter. All the connections from the battery and to the battery are good. The starter ground is tight and good as well as the ground from the battery to the engine.
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24-06-16, 02:11 PM | #7 |
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Even if the starter solenoid is bad, the fuel pump would still prime, no? And how would I go about testing the starter solenoid? I'd rather not throw parts at her if I don't have to.
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24-06-16, 03:02 PM | #8 |
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If the pump isn't priming I would check the continuity of the sidestand and kill switch. Maybe the clutch switch too, but it shouldn't matter if it is in neutral.
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check the sidestand safety switch wire for chaffing and that the plunger is free moving and the bolts are tight. after that i would check the continuity between the kill switch and the main loom. one more less common problem is the neutral switch on the engine. Last edited by Bibio; 24-06-16 at 03:18 PM. |
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24-06-16, 06:53 PM | #10 |
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Does it have an alarm?
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