Oh dear!

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

bet dollars to doughnuts

I'll see that bet.

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by ASM-Forever

I'll see that bet.

deal, if the starter motor circuitry is faulty you send me a $10 bill, if it's not then i'll send you a couple of doughnuts...

now we just need some results

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

i'm still very dubious that this isn't an electrical issue, in fact, based on what i've read in this thread i'd stick my neck out and bet dollars to doughnuts that the engine is fine and the starter motor circuitry is the problem

Yes, it is entirely possible but from reading the other thread it distinctly sounds like there are two problems going on here and the first thing really really really needs to be checked and sorted before trying to work out how to get the bike started again.

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

you have to respond to some questions if we are going to understand what's wrong with the bike, answering these will make it much easier, we're trying to help, but there's not a lot of info to go on here...

Right on the money. ljharmitt, to quote a phrase "HELP ME, HELP YOOOUUUUUUUUU".

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by Benji

...from reading the other thread...

there's another thread?

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

there's another thread?

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=100534

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by Benji

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=100534

ah, yes, that doesn't sound good...

looks like i'll be spending some money on www.dozenthanks.com unless i can weasel out of it

lol well hopefully it *is* just an electrical problem for the second problem he has here.....fingers crossed he hasn't destroyed his engine but not listening to everyone the first time round, hopefully he will this time.

Originally Posted by the_lone_wolf

ah, yes, that doesn't sound good...

looks like i'll be spending some money on www.dozenthanks.com unless i can weasel out of it

I will also accept payment in childrens tears.

tried with front spark plug out, still locked, will try with both out later bout 11 - 12pm. Checked oil last night and cant see any oh *dear*, only had bike a while and never checked it cause never had lower fairings off

[yorkie_chris]

Daft question #101, were you holding the bike upright?