Pointy won't start. - SV650.org

11-12-13, 11:55 PM

Ok so I've been using my SV to go to commute for about 4 months, never missed a beat, started first time all through winter and it ran smoothly every day, i decided to get a car so i wouldn't have to ride through the worst weather.the bikes been in the garage for about 3/4 weeks and I've spent a good few hours polishing and waxing it to bring it back to life after a few months of harsh wear and it looks great now... problem is out of nowhere it now wont start.

Its got compression, its getting fuel, it has a spark (rear spark checked and replaced (quite black) I am unable to access the front at the moment due to a seized bolt), and the air filter is in good condition (tried it without filter as well) battery is relatively new and I have had it on trickle charge for a while and still no start..

It is turning over but just not starting I can't figure out what's wrong with it?

Absolute pain as I need to sell it asap as I am migrating but cannot sell it as a non-runner after its been so reliable all this time!

Anybody have any wisdom they could share on this please? I don't know what to try next..

Sv650 k3 2003, 32,000 miles

12-12-13, 01:05 PM

I know its the idiots approach but have you tried to bump it, may work ?

DJ123 · 12-12-13, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDMG

Ok so I've been using my SV to go to commute for about 4 months, never missed a beat, started first time all through winter and it ran smoothly every day, i decided to get a car so i wouldn't have to ride through the worst weather.the bikes been in the garage for about 3/4 weeks and I've spent a good few hours polishing and waxing it to bring it back to life after a few months of harsh wear and it looks great now... problem is out of nowhere it now wont start.

Its got compression, its getting fuel, it has a spark (rear spark checked and replaced (quite black) I am unable to access the front at the moment due to a seized bolt), and the air filter is in good condition (tried it without filter as well) battery is relatively new and I have had it on trickle charge for a while and still no start..

It is turning over but just not starting I can't figure out what's wrong with it?

Absolute pain as I need to sell it asap as I am migrating but cannot sell it as a non-runner after its been so reliable all this time!

Anybody have any wisdom they could share on this please? I don't know what to try next..

Sv650 k3 2003, 32,000 miles

Are you getting the priming noise when you turn on the ignition?

12-12-13, 11:23 PM

Tried bumping and still couldn't get it to work :/

Yes can hear the fuel pump priming sound when the ignition turns,

I'm tempted to put a bit of easy start in it but don't know if this is ok to use on bikes??

11-12-13, 11:55 PM	#1
CDMG Guest Posts: n/a	Pointy won't start. Ok so I've been using my SV to go to commute for about 4 months, never missed a beat, started first time all through winter and it ran smoothly every day, i decided to get a car so i wouldn't have to ride through the worst weather.the bikes been in the garage for about 3/4 weeks and I've spent a good few hours polishing and waxing it to bring it back to life after a few months of harsh wear and it looks great now... problem is out of nowhere it now wont start. Its got compression, its getting fuel, it has a spark (rear spark checked and replaced (quite black) I am unable to access the front at the moment due to a seized bolt), and the air filter is in good condition (tried it without filter as well) battery is relatively new and I have had it on trickle charge for a while and still no start.. It is turning over but just not starting I can't figure out what's wrong with it? Absolute pain as I need to sell it asap as I am migrating but cannot sell it as a non-runner after its been so reliable all this time! Anybody have any wisdom they could share on this please? I don't know what to try next.. Sv650 k3 2003, 32,000 miles

12-12-13, 01:05 PM	#2
jewkc Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pointy won't start. I know its the idiots approach but have you tried to bump it, may work ?

12-12-13, 11:23 PM	#4
CDMG Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Pointy won't start. Tried bumping and still couldn't get it to work :/ Yes can hear the fuel pump priming sound when the ignition turns, I'm tempted to put a bit of easy start in it but don't know if this is ok to use on bikes??

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