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99 rsv mille that wont start!

Joined Jul 2009
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hi,i have recently bought a 99 rsv mille.it ran for 200miles with a new battery then wouldn't start.i have replaced the starter relay,now the bike turns over and did fire and ran but died after 30 seconds.cannot restart and really need some help,would appreciate any input!
 
Did it fire up then cut out and now won't start?

If yes it sounds like it has flooded, quite common on RSV's. You can either pull the plugs out and dry em off or you can use the full throttle method to get it to fire up.

Personally I would recommend pulling the plugs out and checking they are OK and then dry them off and refit them.

These bikes have a certain way they like to be fired up, you have to use the cold start every time and then decrease the cold start lever as the engine revs rise.

Under no circumstances use the throttle while starting the bike, we have a one way clutch on the starter gears called a 'Sprag' do a search on the forum and have a good read, it will ensure that you never use your throttle whilst starting the bike.

Hope this helps you get her started. :thumbup
 
If it runs for 30secs and if you turn the ignition off and it will run again it will be the tip solenoid upside down it is located in the same area as the solenoid and on it is stamped up in the rubber it will mount either way if you unclip it it is the one that rattles and it is ment to cut the ignition etc if it falls over.
Did that to mine when I changed the solenoid and it would run for 30secs or so when first switched on then die.
Try that
 
thanks for the advice have checked tip solenoid and it is the right way up have ordered a manual to help me locate the problem: :thumbup
 
thanks for your input i am going to get some new plugs as they did not look like they have been changed for years i was told the bike had been recentley serviced this seems not to be the case as when i removed the panels all fluids are below minimum levels so looks like i need to check it over
 
All the manuals you will need are downloadable from this ere site.....................just go to the file vault.

thanks for the advice have checked tip solenoid and it is the right way up have ordered a manual to help me locate the problem: :thumbup
 

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