I know I am thick, but.

it tried to turn over briefly, but i really dont want to kill it completely.

i thought about immobiliser/alarm - the dealer said no to both before i bought it, coz i wanted to know for insurance
i plan to call him tomorrow to get confirmation from prev' owner

i am stumped

what, if any noise is it making when you try to start it

[Lissa]

If it's trying to turn over it doesn't sound like immobiliser or alarm. Try jumping it or putting the battery on charge. If it's been stood at the dealers for a while it may need a good charge. Did you have a long run on it yesterday?

started ok at the dealers, took it to the nearest petrol station for fuel - mean sods never put fuel in it for me.
it took a couple of attempts when i got back on it at the petrol station, but did about 40 miles after that to get it home without any problem.

tried it this morning & it wasnt having it.

it does try, but sounds more now than it did last night like the battery is going flat.

should i expect the dealer to replace the battery if i find that it has had it?

[Lissa]

Could try the dealer for a new battery or at least a contribution if it's duff, but I wouldn't bet on a polite reply.

Have you turned the lights off before trying to start?

And the earlier bikes can have a problem with the choke not working properly which would hinder the start process.

Originally Posted by hovis

where are you?

"On the laptop in the garage"

Originally Posted by maultin

should i expect the dealer to replace the battery if i find that it has had it?

i would

sounds like its the rectifier or the battery

Before you go to the dealer, get the battery on an optimate(or similar) and give it a good charge. Thats exactly what the dealer will tell you!

i will try again

where are you?

sorry hovis
i am in middleton, manchester