Help starting up
 

Hi Folks,

Been trying to start the bike after lying in garage for months. It will be no suprise to you guys to hear that it won't start.

What do i try 1st, 2nd, 3rd ?????

ps- Where is the battery? :oops:

Any advice is much appreciated :oops:

Battery is under the front seat.

Re: Help starting up
 

Is it turning over? or is the battery flat?

The battery is under the riders seat, you'll need to remove the 2 black 'triangle' pannels with a alen-key and then the same for the seat, lift up the little tray with your fuses in and there it is.

It was turning over but musthave flatened the battery :oops:

How many times did you try it? Did you give it any choke?

Oh and what model is it.

Tried approx 4 - 5 times. Sounded like it wanted to go before failing to a click.

Model - K1

To bump start it you need second gear,a couple of bods to help push and preferably a bit of downhill!
You can jump start it with jump leads.
Longer term you need an Optimate charger to make sure it does'nt happen again and you may need a new battery as they don't like being left flat for long periods(or indeed at all!)

Sounds like it just needs a charge on the battery...

Thanks all bike now going,

Tried bumping - no joy, :cry:
Tried jumping - no joy ( couldn't get good connection, clips too big ) :x
Removed and charged battery - Bingo :D

Off for a run now, thanks again for all your help.