Bandit 650 K7 Won't start

[hellzone]

Hi All,

Got a 2007 Bandit, had from new.
Parked up last night - no problems, went to start this morning and the button doesn't do anything except turn the light off and back on, never had any starting problems.

Checked the battery voltage and it's hovering around 12.10 when ignition is off and 11.45 when ignition is on (drain from light)

Checked Fuses - all fine

No apparent warning on lights or display.

I'm guessing the button is working fine as the light is going out.

Is there a relay turning off the light? or is it switching off because the starter motor is drawing power?

Where can i find the starter relay?
Where can I find the solenoid?
Is there a way to test the starter motor and solenoid on the bike? or does it have to be off?

Thanks again

Kind regards
James

[defblade]

3 year old bike, 3 year old battery, very cold weather.... before doing anything complicated, I'd try jump starting it. If it fires straight up, you know the battery's died.
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Honda Varadero 125cc => Suzuki Bandit 650 33bhp => 77bhp =>
BMW K1200R Sport 163bhp => Aprilia Shiver GT 750 95bhp

[hellzone]

[Paxovasa]

Check the connections on the battery, give them a clean and make sure they are nice and tight.

Also put the battery on a charger as it may be low of charge.
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Suzuki GSF600 K3 (in the fastest colour, black).

[hellzone]

[chris-red]

Most new bikes switch off the light when the starter is pressed, to give the battery more juice, both of my do.

Put it on charge and try again, it sound to me like Alarm/immobilizer or clutch/side stand switch.
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[Paxovasa]

Was their any noise when you pressed the starter button?

If it made a clicking noise then that would suggest the battery is to low to turn the starter but it would still have enough power to engage the lights.
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Suzuki GSF600 K3 (in the fastest colour, black).

[hellzone]

[Paxovasa]

As chris red said "check the side stand and clutch switches".

Raise the side stand and try starting it. Spray the switch with wd40 or similar as it may be sticking due to all the crud on the roads at the moment
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Suzuki GSF600 K3 (in the fastest colour, black).

[0l0dom0l0]

Suzuki's need the clutch pulled in to start. It could be some water has got into the clutch switch?

If there isn't even a click or attempt from the starter motor, its more than likely going to be a 'safety' switch somewhere!

[hellzone]

I think I'm in love with you all, Center stand switch doesn't stop it but I looked closer into the Clutch Lever switch and what do you know? it fires up again

Thank you so much!

[chris-red]

I said it first and got no Karma
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[hellzone]

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