Purchased a old 97 Bandit a year ago and it ran great, no problems what so ever. Left on a business trip came back and the battery was dead. I jumped it no problem and left again. Long story short its been sitting for a good 6-8 months. When I went to jump it again nothing. I replaced the battery, tried to turn it over and nothing. Checked to make sure the connection to the battery was good and that was fine.
Any thoughts on how to bring back the bike from the dead? Where do I start?
Thanks in advance for any help!!!|||Check the kill switch|||Do the lights on the instrument panel light up when you turn on the ignition.(All fuses OK? This bike has an separate ignition fuse). If they do, do you hear a clicking sound when you press the ignition button. If you don't hear a click sound, Check if there is power going to the starter relay. (You need a test light to do this). If there is and relay won't click, you need a new starter relay. They do go bad. If you hear a click, but the starter won't kick, then the problem is your starter motor. Connect directly to the battery to see if it spins. Could be grounded or the carbon are worn out.
That's the end of the line on the trouble shooting route. If you still can't figure it out, take it to it to a mechanic.
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Sounds like glazed carbs! The fuel will be bad too, it will only last 2-6 months as modern fuel has no lead in it. Take the carbs out and give them a good clean, Check the jets are not blocked. If you cant hear the starter you can. Always try jumping the bike by connecting the points on the solenoid!
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