f4isvt Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I am good knowing my way around the honda but not my katana its kinda the red headed step child. I tore it down for paint and it ran just fine. I took the battery out and kept it on a trickle the whole time it was apart. I got 12.8 volts on the battery with no load. The headlights, turn signals, brake lights, horn everything works fine. But when you got to hit the start button it kills the headlight "normal" but nothing happens. No clicking nothing. If anyone is good with katanas and can trouble shit it be much appreciated. Hoping to get this running so I can start working on my honda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myzon26 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 don't mean to point out the obvious but does it have a kickstand sensor? is it in neutral? i know you can start it in gear with the clutch in is the clutch lever making good contact? just i few things i have forgotten about and been like "what the **** is wrong here!!" also the one that pisses me off the most, is the button on run and not stop if all that is already done disregard and maybe someone that has more than my meager knowledge can speak up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJC1000rr Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Getting into more technical, check all the fuses. I did some wire work on my old one and blew one and had many of the same problems. Replaced the fuse and fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 My buddies kanatuna wont start unless the kickstand is up not matter what. Try all the above, then you will have to start checking wires if youre sure the battery is good. Did you remove/disconnect any wires when you tore it down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezel Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Honda, Suzie, Cowie, a bike is a bike is a bike man. thats like saying I can use Dial Bar soap, but when you hand me a bar of Irish Springs, I'm totally lost on what to do with it. The parts may all look different, but I assure you they all do the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Whats wrong with being a red headed step child? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Nothing I just never ride it. I know all bikes are the same but this is my first time really tearing into it. All fuses are good, all sensors are in correct position, I am stumped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Pull the clutch lever in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Pull the clutch lever in Really,....Really, Are you serious right now. UMMMM already tried that and every other dumb oversight possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Jump it just to assure the batt is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Really,....Really, Are you serious right now. UMMMM already tried that and every other dumb oversight possibility.Did you skip hop and jump all while winking each eye one after the other with chopped onions in your shoes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Jump it just to assure the batt is good. I have thought about this but I dont have any jumpers guess I will have to pick some up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisoh Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Check the ground to the Starter.... Also makes sure the clutch sensor is there as Suzuki won't start unless the clutch is pulled in (in gear and Neutral)Yes the light going dim or off is normal at start up I am pretty sure.If it is doing that sounds like the clutch sensor is there, just the starter is not working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 You can also try smacking the starter with a small hammer as someone is pressin the start button. Or you may be able to do both by yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I guess I should explain that one... Sometimes starters will lock up and a swift kick to the junk will break them free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I will try these thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 It also could be that something in the kill switch or starter relay system went south. If the previosly mentioned things dont work then its time to bring out the volt and ohm meter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f4isvt Posted July 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I got it running the plug at the clutch is messed up. I am assuming thats a clutch sensor. I have to wiggle it every time I go to start it but who cares. Now its time to dive into my honda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisoh Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I got it running the plug at the clutch is messed up. I am assuming thats a clutch sensor. I have to wiggle it every time I go to start it but who cares. Now its time to dive into my hondaGlad you found it,,, See we are not as WE TODD DID as we come offExcept Yota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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