The kat seems to have a problem, it's an 03 600. I Bought it with 12k miles and now it's got around 23k. It randomly cranks, I will pull in the clutch and electric start it.. Sometimes it starts and sometimes it does not. I've never changed the spark plugs so I'm guessing that might be it. could it be the electric starter??battery seems good still.
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when you say cranks, does the engine turn over via the starter but not start? if so are you using the choke?
if it won't turn over via the starter there are some safeties to check. sidestand switch, clutch switch and maybe even the start switch. how bright are the headlights? you may have a weak battery.
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Originally posted by acraze View PostThe starter doesn't even try to turn the engin over... No sound what so ever. headlights bright and dem seems fine, checker side stand switch too, it ok.Currently Riding:
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You might also want to take apart the right hand switch assembly & see if there is corrosion on the button contacts. If so, clean them, put some dielectric grease on the contacts & reassemble. Ray.85GS1150E 83GS1100SD 83GS1100ES 82GS1000SZ 96GSXR1500DRAGBIKE 96GSXR1400DRAGBIKE 90GSXR1166DRAGBIKE 05SDG110PITBIKE & 8 QUADS!!! "Life is tough! It's even tougher when you're stupid!" John Wayne
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how old's the battery? i'd give ya odds it's either toast, or needs a fluid level check (add distilled water only) and a good charge.99% of the questions asked here can be answered by a 2 minute search in the service manual. Get a service manual, USE IT.
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Originally posted by JHILDE View PostMine did the same thing, I pushed down and in a little on the starter switch and it works now. I guess I need to replace or fix that before I get to far from home.85GS1150E 83GS1100SD 83GS1100ES 82GS1000SZ 96GSXR1500DRAGBIKE 96GSXR1400DRAGBIKE 90GSXR1166DRAGBIKE 05SDG110PITBIKE & 8 QUADS!!! "Life is tough! It's even tougher when you're stupid!" John Wayne
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