Used the kill switch now the bike wont start - SV650.org

05-03-09, 07:25 PM

And before you say turn the switch back I have.......
Was running the track bike up yesterday in the garage and for some reason (dont usually) used the kill switch to stop it. Today I tried to start it and all it did was turn over and over and over. Flicked the switch to the off position and it did what it was supposed to, i.e wouldn't turn over.
Took the tank off and checked the rear plug for a spark and theres one there which really threw me.
Any ideas would be greatfully received?
Thanks in advance.

Drinky

05-03-09, 07:26 PM

Just point out its a track bike, most of the wiring has been cut out, no clutch switch fitted. Checked the fuses I could see..

05-03-09, 08:51 PM

dodgy switch which has gone open circuit on the kill switch, duff battery.

05-03-09, 09:01 PM

The battery is fine, loads of power etc, I'm drawn to the switch, but if its knackered would it still allow the engine to turn? If aia turn it to the kill position the engine is totally dead, if its in the 'run' position the engine turns over and theres a spark.
Just dont add up to me. It seems really strange that its happened straight after using the kill switch.

06-03-09, 08:26 AM

If theres electricity, spark and the motor is turning over but not starting then i'd be more inclined to start looking at your fuel system.

06-03-09, 08:48 AM

I'm thinking that way myself, I've checked the fuel lines and all seem to be attached, the fuel was low but have just put a gallon in. Its a bloody mystery. When I pulled the rear plug out it did seem to be a bit on the dry side given that I'd spent 5 minutes trying to get it going.

yorkie_chris · 06-03-09, 10:05 AM

Was plug wet with fuel?

06-03-09, 11:20 AM

Just about to say that. Sounds like it might be out of juice. If it has a fuel tap check it's in the right position.

11-03-09, 10:08 PM

sorted, new set of plugs.

05-03-09, 07:25 PM	#1
drinky Guest Posts: n/a	Used the kill switch now the bike wont start And before you say turn the switch back I have....... Was running the track bike up yesterday in the garage and for some reason (dont usually) used the kill switch to stop it. Today I tried to start it and all it did was turn over and over and over. Flicked the switch to the off position and it did what it was supposed to, i.e wouldn't turn over. Took the tank off and checked the rear plug for a spark and theres one there which really threw me. Any ideas would be greatfully received? Thanks in advance. Drinky

05-03-09, 07:26 PM	#2
drinky Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Used the kill switch now the bike wont start Just point out its a track bike, most of the wiring has been cut out, no clutch switch fitted. Checked the fuses I could see..

05-03-09, 08:51 PM	#3
thefallenangel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Used the kill switch now the bike wont start dodgy switch which has gone open circuit on the kill switch, duff battery.

05-03-09, 09:01 PM	#4
drinky Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Used the kill switch now the bike wont start The battery is fine, loads of power etc, I'm drawn to the switch, but if its knackered would it still allow the engine to turn? If aia turn it to the kill position the engine is totally dead, if its in the 'run' position the engine turns over and theres a spark. Just dont add up to me. It seems really strange that its happened straight after using the kill switch.

06-03-09, 08:26 AM	#5
SVDragRacer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Used the kill switch now the bike wont start If theres electricity, spark and the motor is turning over but not starting then i'd be more inclined to start looking at your fuel system.

06-03-09, 08:48 AM	#6
drinky Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Used the kill switch now the bike wont start I'm thinking that way myself, I've checked the fuel lines and all seem to be attached, the fuel was low but have just put a gallon in. Its a bloody mystery. When I pulled the rear plug out it did seem to be a bit on the dry side given that I'd spent 5 minutes trying to get it going.

06-03-09, 10:05 AM	#7
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Used the kill switch now the bike wont start Was plug wet with fuel? __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

06-03-09, 11:20 AM	#8
vardypeeps Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Used the kill switch now the bike wont start Just about to say that. Sounds like it might be out of juice. If it has a fuel tap check it's in the right position.

11-03-09, 10:08 PM	#9
drinky Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Used the kill switch now the bike wont start sorted, new set of plugs.

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