Suzuki bandit gsf650 k7 ignition problems

[matt1973]

Hi I am new to the site and was hoping somebody could help me with an intermittant fault i have on the bike. I am due to go away in september abroad and obviously want everything ok.

When i press the starter button to fire up the engine i have sometimes been getting a very slow start up sound without the engine firing then it dies. I try several times with the same end result. So now i am thinking 'low battery' but on trying again the engine fires and all is fine. Just worrying because this has happened to me now on several occasions out of the blue and i fear the next time the engine won't fire.

Don't mind paying for replacement parts or new battery. Just i don't want to be buying parts for the sake of it when not required.

Anybody who has experienced similar issues and resolved please reply or if there are any genius's on here with answers would reaaly appreciate a little help.

Cheers in advance matt

[gavbriggs]

Check all connections are tight to the battery, alternator and starter.

Get the battery properly tested, if it's older than 2 years replace it.

You could check the fluid level in the battery and top up, then charge fully, then try it on the bike. If it turns over and fires it's deffo the battery.

I had similar with my 2004 1200 bandit, new battery and it's been spot on ever since.
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Recent bikes: Varadero 125 - Mod 2 3/2/14 - Bandit 1200 SK4

[matt1973]

Hi gav, cheers for a speedy response. Ok will tighten things up and get a new battery. Mine is 4 yrs old now! Want to ensure it starts w
hen abroad!!

[gavbriggs]

The battery won't be a waste even if it's not the cause, it's not worth the headache with a potentially fubared battery.

Keep me updated tho as I will be interested to learn if it has cured it or if you need to look further.

Also check the battery lead to the starter relay/solenoid and also the earth to the engine.
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Recent bikes: Varadero 125 - Mod 2 3/2/14 - Bandit 1200 SK4

[matt1973]

ok will do. just waiting for payday then gonna buy a new battery. will let you know when i'm all fitted. cheers matt

[matt1973]

hi, near bottom of the problem but it has cost me the earth
it is a faulty starter motor and apparently they are a renowned problem on this model of bandit (gsf650k7) and the biggest downer is i am now £488 lighter just for the item. then there is fitting and diagnostics charges
oh and the battery i bought too!
hopefully when it arrives i can enjoy the bike again as i am due on a european bike trip on the 18th of this month.

note to self: never buy japanese again. buy a bike with plentiful spares going on ebay