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Start up procedure
03/30/15 at 11:43:57

Hi boys (and girls) newbie here, this is my first post but there will be others.
Question: One week ago I bought a 2001 L S 650 with full service history, the bikes done only 15000 kilometers (I live in Finland) I bought it on a whim and reserved it over the phone, took a five minute test ride and bought it, it was already running when I went for the test drive and I took it home in a van, It doesn't want to start in neutral, slip it into 1st and it starts no problem, am I doing something wrong pre start up ?

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oldNslow Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2683 Rochester, NY Gender:	Re: Start up procedure Reply #1 - 03/30/15 at 12:08:01 You still have to pull the clutch lever in, even if the bike is in neutral. It's got a safety switch on the lever.
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Gary_in_NJ Serious Thumper Offline LS650 Cafe Racer Posts: 2633 Amongst the Twisty Roads	Re: Start up procedure Reply #2 - 03/30/15 at 12:12:59 Are you pulling in the clutch handle when the bike is in neutral? If not, that should do the trick.
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Manchesteral YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 8	Re: Start up procedure Reply #3 - 03/30/15 at 12:33:47 Thanks guys, I'll try that.
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Re: Start up procedure
Reply #4 - 03/30/15 at 12:34:57

Manchesteral wrote on 03/30/15 at 11:43:57:

It doesn't want to start in neutral, slip it into 1st and it starts no problem, am I doing something wrong pre start up ?

The question is... what are you doing different?

In both cases, you must pull the clutch in.
In neutral, kickstand maybe down.
In gear, KS must be up.

So, what are you doing?

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Start up procedure Reply #5 - 03/30/15 at 13:10:37 And it's time for a look at the cam chain and never pull the spark plug without blowing the crud out from the cavity it sits in. Go ahead,ask me how I know.. Took over an hour to fish the big grit out.
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Suzukisavvy Full Member Offline You're Droolin, While I'm Spoolin Posts: 101 Nebraska, USA Gender:	Re: Start up procedure Reply #6 - 03/31/15 at 07:05:01 Do you mean it doesn't turn over in neutral when you pull the clutch in? Or do you not pull the clutch when its in neutral and it doesnt turn over? If it does turn over but doesnt fire possibly faulty kill swiches causing the spark not to come? Sorry not an expert just throwing out possible ideas. Any one agree?
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Start up procedure Reply #7 - 03/31/15 at 08:07:44 Suzukisavvy wrote on 03/31/15 at 07:05:01: If it does turn over but doesnt fire possibly faulty kill swiches causing the spark not to come? won't spin if kill switch set to off or faulty. will spin but not fire if battery weak.
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Re: Start up procedure
Reply #8 - 04/04/15 at 05:21:36

Thanks all, the problem was of course that I wasn't pulling the clutch in when trying to start from neutral, now I've got it, thanks once again. Embarrassed

And now my next question: the rear right hand turn indicator is loose, not hanging off, but almost, how do I tighten it up ? I know you probably think I'm dumb but, can we do this like "painting by numbers"? Roll Eyes

Thanks again in advance, Al.

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Gary_in_NJ Serious Thumper Offline LS650 Cafe Racer Posts: 2633 Amongst the Twisty Roads	Re: Start up procedure Reply #9 - 04/04/15 at 05:45:27 There is a set screw at the bottom of the signal. Step one: locate screw Step two: get philips head screw driver Step three: tighten screw There should probably be a few beer steps too.
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Start up procedure Reply #10 - 04/04/15 at 06:31:30 And there's a bolt poking outta the fender. An end wrench WILL get in there without having to remove the wheel. Feel up between the tire and fender.
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Manchesteral YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 8	Re: Start up procedure Reply #11 - 04/04/15 at 10:18:57 Thanks guys, it's the bit behind the fender that needs attention, it feels a bit "frozen" w d 40 ??
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Art Webb Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 3007 columbus, Texas Gender:	Re: Start up procedure Reply #12 - 04/04/15 at 10:22:09 there's no bolt on the inside of the fender on my S40 (staock 07) that has anything to do with the turn signal, (just went out and double checked) it's the set screw you need to tighten
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Art Webb Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 3007 columbus, Texas Gender:	Re: Start up procedure Reply #13 - 04/04/15 at 10:23:50 there is a 'locator pin' but it's not tightenable or loosenable, and doesn't even feel like a bolt
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Start up procedure Reply #14 - 04/04/15 at 10:47:54 Manchesteral wrote on 04/04/15 at 10:18:57: Thanks guys, it's the bit behind the fender that needs attention, it feels a bit "frozen" w d 40 ?? just a locator pin, you can't tighten it.
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