Need help

[totaldamage]

Hi all,
I need help with my streetfighter.I flip it last month and ever since it won't run.The engine is turning over but just won't fire.There is spark but it is weak.The coils and plugs seem to be fine....Can anybody help Please.
Thanks
Tristin

Ps:I'll try to get some pics of her up soon

What bike mate?

What work you done on it since flipping it?

[totaldamage]

88 mdl gsxr 7/11.
only put new bars,bar ends,rear brake lever.Just replaced things that broke

[totaldamage]

Got the exhaust rewrapped and put the cbr400 ducktail back on.

Check you're earth's.

BUT Davo, OzKat, Deano, Mundy or Gix are the best for the GSXR's, especially 7/11's.

Check you're earth's.

BUT Davo, OzKat, Deano, Mundy or Gix are the best for the GSXR's, especially 7/11's.

[Gix11]

Mate, how long since it ran? A month you say? You have tried bumping it haven't you? Trust me, sometimes that's all it takes. I can leave mine in the garage for a month or two and it's the only way it will start. Fuck knows what it is, but it's just a trait. Supercharger has the same with his. I reckon you'll also find a drained cell battery happening there. Check the battery hasn't leaked in the flip. Oh, and welcome aboard mate.

[totaldamage]

Thanks.....good to be welcomed.Of course i've tryed jump starting it.The battery seems fine just won't fire
Stuffed it i know

[Deano]

Mate i see you are in vic were abouts?

i assume you have checked the basics

spark - you mentioned that
FRESH fuel (that shit goes stale quick)

how are you checking the spark?
if you are putting a spare plug on one of the leads then i would replace the lot with new plugs.

I had the same problem with my bike when i took it for RWC i rode it the day before and the next day it wouldn't start so the mechanic put fresh fuel and a set of plugs in it and she started first go.

[totaldamage]

Cranbourne.....new fuel,i'll try changing all the plugs and see what happens
Thanks

[totaldamage]

Cranbourne.....new fuel,i'll try changing all the plugs and see what happens
Thanks

[Deano]

mate i am just up the road at langwarrin
can come and give you a hand if you want?

i got a spare set of good used plugs in my spare motor

[totaldamage]

Yeah sounds good.I just moved from Karingal.(well about a year ago now)I'll have to work out a time

[Deano]

give us a call 0438 769 733

[Benz]

I'm assuming that you've had the tank off and checked the multipin connectors haven't come adrift? My bike ['88 1100]developed a similar problem[hadn't flipped it though!]The main power cable to the coils had a bad connection in the connector, and the bike would just stop, then fire up again. It finally came to a complete stop [not far from home fortunately], and I cleaned and squeezed the female connection slightly, and it's been reliable ever since.
It may not be your problem, but if you have the same loom as me, those connections get a fairly hard time ,squashed up in front of the tank, you never know.....

[stevo]

put a multimeter accross the batery terminals

check voltage and record it

start bike and check voltage .. record..

the motor will turn over with about 8 volts but the ignition needs over 10 to work properly.....anything under about 10 1/2 and ya can get issues....

charge the battery and see how that goes ... and as already said ...check the fluid level


It's more than possible that you may have a minor short ... combine that with leaving it for a while and it don't take much ..... I learned that the hard way on my '89 1216

[stevo]

put a multimeter accross the batery terminals

check voltage and record it

start bike and check voltage .. record..

the motor will turn over with about 8 volts but the ignition needs over 10 to work properly.....anything under about 10 1/2 and ya can get issues....

charge the battery and see how that goes ... and as already said ...check the fluid level


It's more than possible that you may have a minor short ... combine that with leaving it for a while and it don't take much ..... I learned that the hard way on my '89 1216

[totaldamage]

Thanks for all the info guys,And a big thankyou to Deano for coming over and lending me a helping hand and a fresh set of eyes.I'll let you know how it all go's
Keep up the good work

And Deano when it's all up and running sweet the drinks are on me....Thanks

never mind the drinks,just find Deano a good woman.

never mind the drinks,just find Deano a good woman.