help me, my bike wont start

georgie_d · Post by **georgie_d** » Nov 19th, '05, 17:23

well i have a problem, i went to warm the bike up make sure the bats not flat b4 the rideout, started it with the choke on dropped the choke about half way blipped the throttle and then bang!!!! now i cant get the thing to turn over

i can hear the relay going when i press the ignition got loads of oil and water all the lights are on,etc. any ideas

CBR_LOVER · Post by **CBR_LOVER** » Nov 19th, '05, 17:36

Hmmmm,could be fuel delivery prob,or coils/spark plugs - i don't think your r6 is fuel injected is it m8?

clunk · Post by **clunk** » Nov 19th, '05, 17:51

If it wont even turn over, then battery would be the first thing to check.

georgie_d · Post by **georgie_d** » Nov 19th, '05, 17:54

CBR_LOVER wrote:Hmmmm,could be fuel delivery prob,or coils/spark plugs - i don't think your r6 is fuel injected is it m8?

i know its got two wheels mate thats about it

Mark-Blade · Post by **Mark-Blade** » Nov 19th, '05, 18:02

I think I'd be right in saying that to eliminate the worst scenario...get the back wheel off the ground, put it in gear, and with the ignition off, turn the back wheel, this should turn the engine over, would be easier with the plugs out too..but apart from the mechanical side of a bike, trouble shooting electricals isnt my forte....sorry mate

CBR_LOVER · Post by **CBR_LOVER** » Nov 19th, '05, 18:36

georgie_d wrote:
CBR_LOVER wrote:Hmmmm,could be fuel delivery prob,or coils/spark plugs - i don't think your r6 is fuel injected is it m8?
i know its got two wheels mate thats about it

Karen says:if yer bike won't go then get yer pony and trap out!

Cheggers · Post by **Cheggers** » Nov 19th, '05, 18:43

If its pre 02 its carburatted.

Does the starter solenoid click??
Try bump starting it?
If not jump, leads.
When you try to turn it over do the lights dim?

tomr6 · Post by **tomr6** » Nov 19th, '05, 18:49

George, when was the last time you serviced the bike? Sounds like you had a lot of unburnt fuel in the zorst and if your plugs are weak then they could be flooded from when you blipped the throttle.

On the other hand it could be any number of issues. Most jap bikes these days are quite reliable though so its probably not too serious.

Get it to Andersons motors in Saltash. Tell them I sent you and they need to sort it out. Good people who care about what they do and dont rip you off. 01752 851776

Jak · Post by **Jak** » Nov 19th, '05, 18:53

Or for a more local helping hand try Steve Evans on Bradley Lane Ind. Est

chris999 · Post by **chris999** » Nov 19th, '05, 20:25

sounds like my bike..

process of elimination -- is it a ducati ??

georgie_d · Post by **georgie_d** » Nov 20th, '05, 15:01

sorry forgot to say its an r6, well gutted its such a lovely day too

i appriciate all your advice i am going to have a tinker around with it myself

if i have no joy i will have to take it somewhere

georgie_d · Post by **georgie_d** » Nov 20th, '05, 15:03

Cheggers wrote:If its pre 02 its carburatted.

Does the starter solenoid click??
Try bump starting it?
If not jump, leads.
When you try to turn it over do the lights dim?

solenoid does click but thats about it, any ideas

clunk · Post by **clunk** » Nov 20th, '05, 15:17

I've said it before and I'll say it again..........BATTERY....maybe ?

BOSS · Post by **BOSS** » Nov 20th, '05, 15:20

I must agree with Clunk, CHECK THE BATTERY before you do anything else.
You missed a lovely ride Georgie

It was brill.

clunk · Post by **clunk** » Nov 20th, '05, 15:22

BOSS wrote: You missed a lovely ride Georgie It was brill.

He wasn't the only one