Bandit Alley

MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: Cyanide on August 23, 2007, 05:28:28 PM

Title: Not Starting!
Post by: Cyanide on August 23, 2007, 05:28:28 PM

I tried to start my Bandit up last night ('91 UK spec 400) and she wouldnt start.

The ignition comes on fine, lights etc come on, but when I press the starter button I get a click from the solenoid thingy behind the battery and thats it. No cranking, no spark, just a click.

I havent got a clue what could be up, I've checked all the fuses, charged the battery and double checked the kill switch is set to run.

Can anyone suggest the next thing to try?

Cheers

Danny

Title: Not Starting!
Post by: gsxr400 racer on August 23, 2007, 06:21:01 PM

power to the solenoid right obviously it clicked , jump with a screw driver if it starts replace the solenoid or try taping it may be stuck

Title: Not Starting!
Post by: Nitro on August 23, 2007, 07:16:59 PM

Or if you can disassemble the solenoid and clean the contact surface, that may also solve the problem. With the battery disconnected, of course.

Title: Not Starting!
Post by: interfuse on August 24, 2007, 12:33:47 AM

If it's a single click and what jay says fails. Pull the starter, clamp it in a vice and apply 12v... if it doesnt spin, then you either need to clean the guts of the starter out or buy a replacement.