06 Katana 600 doesn't start

[yangez]

So recently someone crashed into my 06 Katana and I got some insurance money and the dented bike back. Battery was dead, replaced battery. Rim was bent, replaced wheel. Now I'm just trying to get it to start.

In goes the battery, in goes the key to On position. All the lights come on. Side stand up, clutch down, starter button... and nothing. The engine doesn't even turn.

Why would this be? BTW, I have taken off most of the fairings and all the light connectors from the bike when fixing it so it's naked right now. Not sure if that has anything to do with it. I have a feeling it could be something simple that I'm overlooking.

Thanks again, everyone has been very helpful on this forum.

[scottynoface]

Ok, if all the lights come on but you hit the starter button and no sound, then it's a wiring problem.

Clutch switch
Sidestand switch
Starter button


Can't help much more than that but it's something

[SilentTJ]

that's an interesting one. do you hear the starter trying to do it's job, or do you push the button and hear nothing?

[yangez]

Starter doesn't even try - nothing happens. It's like a dead battery except it's not.

Wiring problem... how would I check the wiring on the clutch switch, sidestand switch, and starter buttons? I doubt they're torn or anything, unless the insurance company was REALLY careless in their inspection...

Great sig btw

[nelsonind]

This maybe a really stupid comment,
But did you check the emergency shut-off switch on the right handle?
This will cause the same problem.
Nelsonind

[woobie]

Start with the obvious and easiest to check

kill switch
Side stand kill switch
clutch sensor(small plug under left hand grip)
fuses

Get a buddy over to help and see if you can bump start it maybe.

FYI all my insurance company did was a visual inspection for damage as they tallied the cost of broken or scratched parts.

Also depending on how long they had the bike, don't forget your carbs are probably dry and when you do get the starter going you may need to prime them.

[squiggy]

This maybe a really stupid comment,
But did you check the emergency shut-off switch on the right handle?
This will cause the same problem.

That's not a stupid comment because it has happened here when someone posted this kind of scenario.


But if the battery is good and the fuses are good, then it's, as has been said, an electrical fault in the switch or wires.

[yangez]

Thanks for all the responses guys, appreciate it.

Shut off switch is set right, unfortunately.

I looked around the clutch and side stand and traced the wires back. They looked fine to my untrained eye. Plug under left handle is plugged in. Fuses look fine.

How should I check for an electrical fault? Maybe I should just get it sent to a shop for this.

[Shipster]

Did you check both fuses, ignition and main? The main is under the left fairing, not under the seat with the others.

[Shipster]

found this on another thread - may help:

Well, when a bike won't start, I usually run down the 3 common things:

Killswitch, clutch safety switch, sidestand safety switch. I think Katanas have issues with the clutch safety switch goin' out pretty easily (mine did..), so you may need to jumper it temporarily with a paper clip for a quick test.

[jrocha2121]

Just an fyi I just had this problem on my 04 kat and the paper clip trick on the clutch sensor worked thanks guys