Hey! This is my fist bike, a 1999 Suzuki GSF250V. I've ridden it precisely once. Around the house from the gutter, when it was dropped off. I know it runs, and runs well. It fired first go when old mate dropped her off. Idled fine, wasn't smokey, gears were all smooth (1/2/3 anyway), clutch felt smooth, brakes fine etc. Now the bloody thing won't start. I have replaced the battery, but haven't done anything else yet, as I lack the manual and to be honest, I'm relatively noob when it comes to bike engines. Are there any quick and easy tips or tricks I can try before I get a mechanic to come and have look?
Thanks mate! She is a looker. Little bit of surface rust here and there on the chroming, and some buggered clear coat on the tank, but as I spray paint commercial aircraft for a living, it's no drama to deal with. I'll give your suggestion a go when I get home tonight. Keep trying til she kicks over or?
Yeah man, little under half a tank. Less than a month old, with stabiliser in it. And yes, tap is in the ON position ahaha.
I wasn't trying to be funny. You would be surprised how many people forget the first basic steps and go tearing things apart looking for trouble. 2. Open a fuel bowl drain and see if you have fuel in the bowls.
You weren't, I was. Just stress and frustration. I'm thinking it'd be better to do it in the morning with a clear head.
Sweet looking Bandit ! Great choice man you won't regret it (when it's running). What do you mean by not starting ? Endless cranking ? No power ? ect...
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I haven't yet, still at work. I will try it when I get home. If it doesn't catch with the choke method, I'll do the fuel bowls screws. If that doesn't work, I'll probably just call a mechanic, though I'd rather avoid that. On a shoe string budget here at the moemnt.
Ok, so stupid question time. The spark plugs are located at the end of the leads going into the rocker cover correct? They sorta click into place when fully inserted, even though the leads feel loose when fully pushed in. Will I need to remove the tank to get them out so I can check the plugs?
Is there a big difference between a '93 and a '99? I was able to pull my plugs with the tank in place by using the plug wrench found in the tool kit. With a simple modification to the wrench it is even easier.
