Full battery, still not starting.

[Saltire]

Just charged my battery up with the OptiMate, green light so I know the battery is good since it tests as well as charges it and would let me know if it wasn't holding a charge.

Key in, switched on, nout. I had some prior problems before with the ignition where I'd put the key in and nothing like now, but after a minor jiggle it was sorted.

Any advice? Don't have an ammeter (?) to hand but can get one, though I don't think it should be necessary as I said the OM tests it.

Edit: When I say nout I mean absolutely nout, not that it's almost cranking or w/e.

[Quornholio]

Killswitch?

Sidestand switch?
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[Saltire]

Nope, don't think it has a side stand switch but there is no leccy what so ever.

[Quornholio]

Ooh.

Definitely no problem with the battery?

Have you been able to jump start it?
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[stinkwheel]

Are the lights and everything else working?

A TOTALLY flat battery will sometimes result in a green light on a modern charger. It just assumes it isn't connected to anything.

If they are. Try shorting between the terminals on the solenoid using an old screwdriver (sparks will fly). This ought to turn the starter motor even if the ignition is off.
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[jimmyRS]

no lights on the dash whatsoever? guessing youve checked the main fuse?

if you're saying a jiggle of the key used to bring it back on, possibly the internals of the key barrel, or maybe just below outside the barrel itself there may be a stray/damaged wire.

[Saltire]

Nah no lights, nothing. I tried jump starting it and still no juice so I am starting to think it is the ignition barrel/wiring itself.

Not checked the fuse as I'd need an ammeter, I think, but I will just in case .

Will take some pics of the botch job on the ground wire that's been done but again, I don't think that would cause the issue, was just frying my battery before it was done.

Not really sure where to start when checking the ignition, guess having a look at the wires I can see and making sure they are connected together can't be too wrong.

Note to self; do maintenance course ASAP.

[P.addy]

You remove the fuse nearest the battery + so likely on the solenoid.

Check it, its crispy, replace it.

[misscrabstick]

A prior issue with the ignition you say that jiggling the key rectified? It's probable that issue has got much worse perhaps and you need to look at the electrical bit of the ignition switch a bit closer.

[Whosthedaddy]

[J.M.]

[Saltire]

I have checked the fuse and it seemed fine, there was also a replacement fuse in the cartridge so i replaced it and tested just in case but still nothing.

Tried the solenoid trip method and it would crank the engine (which tells me the battery and fuse is okay?) but the bike obviously wouldn't start, I imagine because of the lack of input from the ignition barrel

All advice appreciated people thanks!

[map]

I had similar issue with GT. Key turned but no power. Put wd40 and even 3in1 oil down barrel. Worked key in and out of barrel. Sorted the problem.

If bike left out in recent cold and rain it might be similar fault. Hope you get sorted.
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[Saltire]

Thanks everyone, I have got her started and let her run like she well needed at last.

The ignition barrel has changed it's sweet spot on me but I think maps' advice on the wd40 helped uncover it as I was getting nothing before - thank you map!

Minor (hopefully) issue though - after having the bike started no more than 4 minutes I noticed some smoke coming off of the start of the exhaust in the way you would see if there was dry material on an unlubed hot frying pan. I know it is probably from me wd40ing it whilst it was out of action but should the exhaust be getting hot enough to do that so quick? I did have it on choke so obviously that's a factor but still. May be a daft question but I'd rather ask it and be safe.

Again, much appreciated BCF

[stinkwheel]