Suzuki Bandit won't start. Common problem?

[KingLies]

I'm sure there's a million of these threads and feel free to point that out but I can't seem to find any that don't also include something unrelated to my problem.

I'm got a Bandit that is having trouble starting up. I managed to get it to start last week after nearly running the battery flat by twisting the throttle and hitting the ignition, but today the battery died...

The other bikes I've had have never had a problem, even when left for 2-3 weeks. The Bandit can't last a week without failing to ignite. I've tried to get into the habit of starting it up once every few days, but sometimes you forget. Are these bikes notorious for not firing up?

[Iain.]

[ScaredyCat]

How old is the battery?

Has the temperature dropped where you are?
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[Rogerborg]

I'd assume that your battery never getting charged fully, or your alarm is draining it. Or it's just deaded.
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[KingLies]

I put the choke on and nothing. Twisting the throttle would give little sputters every now and then. The battery is fairly old I think and the temperature is low. I don't have an alarm.

[Knacker]

Why are you touching the throttle?
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[chickenstrip]

Just starting it without taking it for a good spin, especially in these colder temperatures, will probably put more drain on the battery than charge. If you're not using the bike for a while at a time, put the battery on a conditioner/charger.
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[jjdugen]

New plugs!!!!!
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[Iain.]