My New SV650 Won't Start.

[Spikenipple]

Originally Posted by toby_smith

What is confusing me though is the fact I saw it running only last week. It fired first time with no problems when the guy showed me it!

Did you check to see if the engine was cold before he started it?

Originally Posted by Rob969

I had a similar problem with mine after it had sat for a while over winter. in the end i tried starting the bike with no choke or throttle a couple of times then left it for half an hour went back tried it again and it started but died instantly, did it again with a little choke and it started and ran fine. Only thing i can think of was i had to much choke and the engine got a little flooded. Don't know if you've tried but it worked for me. oh and mine's a black curvy too.

It'd just been in a van for 2 or 3 hours so must have been cold

[Stu]

Have you got a steep hill? - you could try bump starting it.

Failing that, have you got a cliff? - you could push it over, well it is Curvy afterall

Is the vacuum opening the fuel tap under the tank? Has the kill switch/ignition etc been exposed to damp/wet? It sounds like a fuel problem though.

[mister c]

Major problem I had with mine, twice, was that there was water in the fuel. I drained the tank into a bucket (water is heavier than petrol). Then drain both of the carbs. Put in fresh fuel & it may start. It is just a thought & could be worth checking out.

I'd go with Mr C's advice. The other things required to get a bike to start seem to be fine (battery, spark plugs etc.)

[Stu]

Originally Posted by mister c

Major problem I had with mine, twice, was that there was water in the fuel. I drained the tank into a bucket (water is heavier than petrol). Then drain both of the carbs. Put in fresh fuel & it may start. It is just a thought & could be worth checking out.

Sounds like a big waste of fuel - you only need to drain the carbs.

[5hort5]

Where in Manchester? If you are on the Warrington side I may be able to have a quick look with you, I don't know huge amounts but I have a curvy?

Also, check the choke is opening and closing as it should do.

Good luck, hope you get it sorted!

[Red Herring]

Originally Posted by Huwbee

There was a post recently where there was a problem with the Kill switch can't remember who by but they suggested the switch may not be connecting correctly and to try and cure it by flicking it on and off a few times then trying again.

Will a Curvy still crank over on the starter if the kill switch is faulty or in the off position?