SV won't start

Where can there be water in the system, and how do I drain it out? I haven't ridden the bike in the rain but it's been under some, sat outside. The front spark plug wasn't wet when I took it out so I don't think there's any water there. Maybe some in the engine? Is it possible to drain the cylinders? How would I do that if it's plausible?

[MJC-DEV]

Does the fuel injection pump run when the ignition is swithed on? May be worth draining the fuel system and tank and filling with fresh fuel. Would be userful to have some history such as how long since the bike last ran, how long sat in the street etc. Any maintence work since it last ran etc in case a connector or sensor has been disturbed.

About 1.5-2 weeks since last ran, and last worked. Been sat outside since then through some rain. Changed spark plugs and topped up coolant since then but the same problem existed beforehand.

I will drain the fuel if nobody else suggests something. How would I do this?

[Sid Squid]

Originally Posted by allantheboss

Sid- are you a mechanics robot sent from the future to help n00bs of the past from dire issues, under a guise of a compassionate human? Like Terminator but with more intelligent things to say?

Have we met? Apart from the fact that I'm shorter, fatter, balder and not made of metal, we're exactly the same me and the Terminator! I strongly resent the suggestion I've ever said anything intelligent - there's no need for that sort of talk when I'm trying to help you!

You got a car and some jump leads? Give that a whirl - FI bikes can sometimes turn over well enough, but not have enough voltage to fire up. Not common - but possible. If it ran OK a couple of weeks ago it's possible that nothing is wrong as such, but poor battery and not being used for a little while can conspire against it running.

No! You got it wrong, "like the Terminator, BUT with MORE intelligent things to say"- it's still a compliment! Of course I wouldn't diss the don himself. All the Terminator says is "Hasta la vista, baby" as far as I'm aware, and that is a pretty poor attempt at either language he may be trying to use IMO.

No jump leads but I have tried with a completely charged battery and whilst it's still plugged into the optimate.

Where can there be water in the system, and how do I drain it out? I haven't ridden the bike in the rain but it's been under some, sat outside. The front spark plug wasn't wet when I took it out so I don't think there's any water there. Maybe some in the engine? Is it possible to drain the cylinders? How would I do that if it's plausible?

If that doesn't work I'll try asking the neighbours for some jump leads.

Bumpity

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by allantheboss

Cliche topic? Not yet!

I recently bought a K6 SV650S, 115k miles. It's in good nick but I haven't been able to start it since I got it. I've changed the spark plugs, battery is good and keeps churning but it just doesn't fire-up. Only things I'm aware that are left to do to it service-wise are oil and filter changes, and possible a valve clearance check. I get a very faint smell of petrol (I THINK, but I have a poor sense of smell) after about 10 seconds of trying (If this actually means anything other than gas from the exhaust).

Any ideas? I've done a short search on the forum already for answers, but if I missed a helpful thread, please link-me-up!
I am very amateur so please speak simply. I don't care for your help if you're going to be a patronising, there are plenty enough helpful, kind people on here for me to cope without you.

Merci in advance brethren!

I had this on my K6 this morning - hadn't moved for about 3 months since I got back on my Zed.

Turned and turned, no fire, I jiggled the throttle and eventually it fired up - it didnt hurt that in preparation I had Optimated the battery yesterday.

No luck

Get water being a problem out of your head. If water is a problem it'll be from the fuel tank. Assuming you have a few litres of petrol in the tank I think that can be ruled out for now. If you're unaware of what flooding is then google it. It's basically when too much fuel is in the cylinder for enough air to mix with it and enable good combustion. Afaik FI bikes aren't easy to flood.

It might be worth you checking the other plug/s for sparks. You may have four plugs on yours, I'm not sure what year they went to four.

Also before you do that it's worth trying some jump leads if you can borrow them and you have a car. It's very possible that the battery is still not holding enough charge to start it. Also check the battery connections are tight and are in good nick.