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donny evans Posted on May 21, 2012

My2001 suzuki katana wont start i clean the spark plugs bc they where dirty but i had just change them 2 monthas ago

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Have a 2006 Katana 750 that will not turn over is it a safety switch?

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  • Posted on Mar 14, 2009

SOURCE: why wont my suzuki bandit 250 start?

If you tried to start the engine for any length of time, the plug would be damp and smell of petrol because fuel was being drawn into the combustion chamber. Without spark to ingnite the mixture, it would cause the plug to become damp. I am assuming you fitted the correct spark plug and that it is gapped correctly.

I don't mean this to sound foolish, but I would suggest you make certain the emergency kill switch has not been accidentally switched off. Also, if you have a sidestand safety interlock that prevents the engine being started while the side stand is down, flip up the sidestand and try again to start it.

Additionally, to make sure the plug wire is securely fitted to the plug. It is possible that the inside of the plug wire cap has gathered moisture and may need to be wiped dry.

If none of the above suggestions solve the problem, remove the plug then reconnect it to the plug wire and hold it near the cylinder - but not near the plug hole in the cylinder head (fuel vapors) - while pressing the starter . You should see an obvious spark. No spark likely means the coil is faulty.

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  • Posted on Oct 27, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 Suzuki Katana has no electric power to

i got the same problem last time..check the key switch ..
if ok ..
check the ON OFF switch..
if ok
check the wire connection both of them..
if ok..
check the first thing ....FUSE

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  • Posted on Nov 17, 2009

SOURCE: my suzuki gsxr 600 srad started to over heat.

One, or more, of the three necessary ingrediants for combustion are missing: fuel, compression, and a spark (at the right time).
You said that it started to overheat. Find out why. Then, check the engine's compression. You need at least 140 psi of compression, in every cylinder, for the engine to start and run. Low compression indicates either the need for a valve adjustment - or serious engine repairs.

Testimonial: "cheers mate will conduct a compression test and take it from there. thanks. "

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  • Posted on Nov 30, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 suzuki drz 400 wont idle last time i rode the

Low compression will affect the engine's ability to idle. So, check the compression. You need to see at least 140 psi of compression in order for it to idle well. Low compression can be caused by insufficient valve tappet clearance. If the valves are adjusted properely and the compression is still low, then there's internal engine work that needs to be done.
If the compression checks good, then you've either got plugged up jets in the carburetor, or an air leak between the carb and the engine that is preventing it from idling.

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  • Posted on Jan 01, 2010

SOURCE: Just bought my first bike: 1995 Suzuki 600

When you cleaned the carb, did you get the needle valve put back in correctly? That is the small pointed valve that is actuated by the float. As gas flows into the carb it raises the float and the needle valve rises to shut off the gas flow. You should have put compressed air through the hole that the needle valve goes in. There is a removable jet that the needle valve tip goes into to shut off the gas. Remove a spark plug after trying to start it. If the plug is very wet it means the carb is flooding, and if it is dry it means the motor is getting no gas. If the plug is dry you can take off the air cleaner boot and pour a tablespoon of gas into the carb opening, then quickly try to start it. If it starts momentarily you know you just need to work on the carb. You also could remove a plug, put a teaspoon of gas into the cylinder, replace the plug and try to start it, to see if you get a pop or two. Put some Seafoam in the gas to help clean the carb. Make sure you use compressed air to clean out all the small passages in the carb. An owners manual would tell you exactly how to adjust the float level, but I think you can assume it's okay if you didn't do anything to it. Generally the gas shuts off when the float rises until it's about level. When you take off the bowl of the carb, before removing the carb from the bike, there should be gas in the bowl, but it shouldn't be overflowing.......somewhere around half full. Also, are you getting good compression? If that bike has a kick-starter it would be easy to determine if the compression is okay. If there is not much resistance to the kick-starter, or pushing the bike in high gear, the compression is bad and valves may be stuck or burned. Let me know how your project is going.

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