Bandit 600 not starting

SteveSmith · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 08 Nov 2012 Karma :

I'm sitting at work waiting for the AA to turn up to my Bandit 600 which is refusing to start. The starter motor is turning over happily, but apart from a couple of coughs, the engine isn't playing. It normally takes a fair bit of choke and a couple of attempts in the cold, but now there's nothing at all. It rode in this morning without any problems, and there's at least half a tank of fuel in it.

It's my first bike, and apart from being a little bit rough at low revs (around 3000ish) it's been great so far.

Any guesses?

Steve.

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

How wet is it where you are?

SteveSmith · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 08 Nov 2012 Karma :

Ripp3rCrust · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Oct 2011 Karma :

Not sure if this will help but your problem sounds similar to how my Bandit acts when it's really cold, just the engine spluttering and struggling to start with couple of coughs.
The trick I use however is clutch in, use no throttle whilst pressing the starter. As soon as the bike attempts to start give a tiny bit of throttle until the bike starts, then start revving! May take a couple of attempts but as soon as the engine has warmed slightly it ticks over fine. No idea what the underlying problem is though.
Good luck, let us know how it goes!

SteveSmith · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 08 Nov 2012 Karma :

P. · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Fuel starvation?

1st, check the vacuum pipe is seated properly.

2nd, turn the tap to PRI and see if fuel comes out of the fuel tap.

If it does, try ON. If it does...you are in trouble. Means the tap may need a rebuild. Should run fine on PRI though.

If it isn't that then check some filters, you usually have an in line filter, could be blocked.

Hyaon · Traffic Copper Joined: 14 Sep 2010 Karma :

If its like my bandit was, starter+twist throttle full. Oh and put the side stand up.
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Pete. · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

If it has an alarm/immobiliser - suspect that first!
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SteveSmith · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 08 Nov 2012 Karma :

Well, I'm home now and the bike is chained to a lamppost outside a garage. I guess I'll find out in the morning what the problem is. Thanks for the suggestions - I'll let you know if any of you got it right!

Cheers,

Steve.