Bandit 600 not starting.

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

I can't get my bandit to start, tryed cleaning the plugs, putting it on reserve, changing the choke position etc. but nothing??? any ideas
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quik_d · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Karma :

is it turning over? if so spray a little wd40 into the ht caps, happened to me the other day and i tried that and i went no problem.
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

yeah it is turning over just not starting.
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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.

dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

Fuel on?

Try giving it a little throttle whilst starting?

Pull choke out when starting from cold.

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Jamie. · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Dec 2005 Karma :

this may sound stupid, but is the plug sparking?

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

They have all just had there gaps checked and considering there's four I doubt they would all stop working at the same time and the rest of the electrics are fine.
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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.

impaler · Crazy Courier Joined: 04 Sep 2004 Karma :

Is there any chance of water in the fuel? Could try draining the carbs just in case.
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

I can't see how but will give it ago if tinkering tommorro doesn't fix it.
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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.

LustyLew · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

I know this may sound daft, but when was the last time you managed to start it?

I've had both bikes and cars turn over but refuse to start as there just wasn't enough juice in the battery. Try giving it a jump start from a car perhaps? Always worked for me... Thumbs Up

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

It's on charge now and had been ever since it wouldn't start. The starter motor goes but it just won't start and it backfired a couple of times.
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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.

beast rider · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Karma :

Sorry but i have to ask a couple of dumb questions......

Are you pulling in the clutch?

Have you knocked the kill switch by accident?

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Yes and no. The starter motor goes but it just won't start.
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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.

impaler · Crazy Courier Joined: 04 Sep 2004 Karma :

It seems like you're going to have to make absolutely sure that you are getting sparks at the plugs - then at least you have narrowed it down to a fuel problem of some kind.
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LustyLew · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

3806danny · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

yeah youll have to bump it,as you let the clutch out jump on the seat at the same 2 stop the wheel locking,how much did you pay for your bandit?