ignition noise - noob question - SV650.org

15-07-10, 02:42 AM

What is the noise that is made when you turn the sv ignition on? IT's like a electrical whirring for a second? I think it's possibly fuel pump maybe?
Anyway sometimes it only makes the noise for a split second and the engine won't start so I have to turn off wait a few seconds and switch back on. Then it makes the noise for a full second and the engine starts?
Is this normal or Is it the sign of something going faulty?

rictus01 · 15-07-10, 02:54 AM

I'll presume the bike is a post k2, so fuel injected (pointy) so I'd guess you mean the fuel injection system priming, if this doesn't happen then no fuel will be delivered to run the bike.

No sure it's a known issue, as I've not come across the problem on an SV before, but could be a sign of a dodge wiring connection, worth a check anyway.

Cheers Mark.

15-07-10, 09:26 AM

No need to check the wiring!

stop giving the poor guy wild goose chase jobs.

Completely normal and as said, its the fuel pump priming.

_Stretchie_ · 15-07-10, 09:28 AM

+1 for the above, just turn the ignition on, wait until the whirring stops and then press the naughty red button

the_lone_wolf · 15-07-10, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by _Stretchie_

+1 for the above, just turn the ignition on, wait until the whirring stops and then press the naughty red button

The kill switch?

Or did you mean the black starter button...?

_Stretchie_ · 15-07-10, 10:39 AM

Poosticks, I meant the starter..

the_lone_wolf · 15-07-10, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by _stretchie_

poosticks, i meant the starter..

DERP!!!

*caps*

rictus01 · 15-07-10, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cringer

Anyway sometimes it only makes the noise for a split second and the engine won't start

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Originally Posted by Berlin

No need to check the wiring!

stop giving the poor guy wild goose chase jobs.

Completely normal and as said, its the fuel pump priming.

so this is normal for the pointys then is it ?

Cheers Mark.

15-07-10, 11:19 AM

My 600 used to do the same. Turn off, reboot, turn back on. The most I'd do is a squirt of WD4O in the ignition barrel.

rictus01 · 15-07-10, 11:36 AM

Oh I don't disbelieve you, I was just unaware it was a common fault on the pointy SV's. as it hadn't happened on any I've worked on, actually I've not had it happen on any of the FI bikes unless there was a problem that needed sorting, but then I don't live with an FI SV.

Cheers Mark.

15-07-10, 02:42 AM	#1
cringer Guest Posts: n/a	ignition noise - noob question What is the noise that is made when you turn the sv ignition on? IT's like a electrical whirring for a second? I think it's possibly fuel pump maybe? Anyway sometimes it only makes the noise for a split second and the engine won't start so I have to turn off wait a few seconds and switch back on. Then it makes the noise for a full second and the engine starts? Is this normal or Is it the sign of something going faulty?

15-07-10, 02:54 AM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: ignition noise - noob question I'll presume the bike is a post k2, so fuel injected (pointy) so I'd guess you mean the fuel injection system priming, if this doesn't happen then no fuel will be delivered to run the bike. No sure it's a known issue, as I've not come across the problem on an SV before, but could be a sign of a dodge wiring connection, worth a check anyway. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

15-07-10, 09:26 AM	#3
Berlin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ignition noise - noob question No need to check the wiring! stop giving the poor guy wild goose chase jobs. Completely normal and as said, its the fuel pump priming.

15-07-10, 09:28 AM	#4
_Stretchie_ Large Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minsterworth, Gloucester Posts: 2,353	Re: ignition noise - noob question +1 for the above, just turn the ignition on, wait until the whirring stops and then press the naughty red button __________________ How to amuze an idiot: Look right-> <-Look Left

15-07-10, 10:39 AM	#6
_Stretchie_ Large Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minsterworth, Gloucester Posts: 2,353	Re: ignition noise - noob question Poosticks, I meant the starter.. __________________ How to amuze an idiot: Look right-> <-Look Left

15-07-10, 11:19 AM	#9
Berlin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ignition noise - noob question My 600 used to do the same. Turn off, reboot, turn back on. The most I'd do is a squirt of WD4O in the ignition barrel.

15-07-10, 11:36 AM	#10
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: ignition noise - noob question Oh I don't disbelieve you, I was just unaware it was a common fault on the pointy SV's. as it hadn't happened on any I've worked on, actually I've not had it happen on any of the FI bikes unless there was a problem that needed sorting, but then I don't live with an FI SV. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

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