HELP! it wont start - SV650.org

29-06-06, 09:31 PM

My beloved SV650 will not start when hot. i pull in the clutch and push the engine start button. absolutely nothing happens. the starter motor doesn't even turn over, the lights don't dim and theres no noise from anywhere on the bike. then after leaving the bike for hours sitting in either my drive, a McDonald's, a biker pub or a lay-by. it will suddenly start working again. grrrr

i have tried the following.

1. the safety feature on the sv650 means that the clutch must be pulled in before the engine will start. so i took off the housing where the clutch line meets the engine and adjusted this to make sure the safety feature was disengaging properly. no success

2. the connector that goes into the starter motor for the power line that runs directly from the battery to the starter motor was a bit minty. so i got some contact cleaner and a wire brush and cleaned it thoroughly. to no avail

3. ive replaced the oil. (i was desperate)

please note: the bike does eventually start if i just sit on it and will it to work. the only thing i can think changes in that time is that the engine cools down

here are some questions

1. do sv650s's not start when the engine is too hot?

2. am i missing something really really simple which i will just kick myself for later on

3. why me

please post back with reams of solution's. GO SV BOFFINS

p.s: correct punctuation and spelling do not come easily to me

TSM · 29-06-06, 09:35 PM

The clutch saftey switch is under the clutch lever, btw

What model SV do you have?

29-06-06, 09:48 PM

2001 version......the old one basically, leo vince ti slip on , custom undertray, belly pan tinted screen, custom heel plates carbon hugger, solo seat cowl (not on currently)

ahh yes.....it is under the lever, how does it work? can i play around with it?

Quiff Wichard · 29-06-06, 09:58 PM

the "copper" tabs on it are very very weak.. and get crudded up..!

could be that- could be clutch adjustment req'd

could be yer kill switch( is Matt Sv around near u at all??)

do you have AA homestart?... or RAC or whatever?.. ring them and make sure you tell them its a bike.!! let them do the work..

if u dont- then pay £30 and join and then call them out the next day !..

29-06-06, 09:31 PM	#1
sLaYeR Guest Posts: n/a	HELP! it wont start My beloved SV650 will not start when hot. i pull in the clutch and push the engine start button. absolutely nothing happens. the starter motor doesn't even turn over, the lights don't dim and theres no noise from anywhere on the bike. then after leaving the bike for hours sitting in either my drive, a McDonald's, a biker pub or a lay-by. it will suddenly start working again. grrrr i have tried the following. 1. the safety feature on the sv650 means that the clutch must be pulled in before the engine will start. so i took off the housing where the clutch line meets the engine and adjusted this to make sure the safety feature was disengaging properly. no success 2. the connector that goes into the starter motor for the power line that runs directly from the battery to the starter motor was a bit minty. so i got some contact cleaner and a wire brush and cleaned it thoroughly. to no avail 3. ive replaced the oil. (i was desperate) please note: the bike does eventually start if i just sit on it and will it to work. the only thing i can think changes in that time is that the engine cools down here are some questions 1. do sv650s's not start when the engine is too hot? 2. am i missing something really really simple which i will just kick myself for later on 3. why me please post back with reams of solution's. GO SV BOFFINS p.s: correct punctuation and spelling do not come easily to me

29-06-06, 09:35 PM	#2
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	The clutch saftey switch is under the clutch lever, btw What model SV do you have? __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

29-06-06, 09:58 PM	#4
Quiff Wichard Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,864	the "copper" tabs on it are very very weak.. and get crudded up..! could be that- could be clutch adjustment req'd could be yer kill switch( is Matt Sv around near u at all??) do you have AA homestart?... or RAC or whatever?.. ring them and make sure you tell them its a bike.!! let them do the work.. if u dont- then pay £30 and join and then call them out the next day !.. __________________ ooops I did it again ... new bike . cb1000r

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29-06-06, 09:48 PM	#3
sLaYeR Guest Posts: n/a	2001 version......the old one basically, leo vince ti slip on , custom undertray, belly pan tinted screen, custom heel plates carbon hugger, solo seat cowl (not on currently) ahh yes.....it is under the lever, how does it work? can i play around with it?