82' Kz550 wont start!

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08 Jul 2016 12:58 #734260 by Wtalc16
82' Kz550 wont start! was created by Wtalc16
I had my bike running at the beginning of the year. Since then it has sat for approximately 2 months. Before then it started up no problem. I have washed the bike since and now it has power to all electricals, however when I push the starter button no noise at all. But when the starter button is pushed the neutral light does dim slightly, which makes me think the problem is not in the switch itself.

Help please!!

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08 Jul 2016 13:11 - 08 Jul 2016 13:13 #734263 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic 82' Kz550 wont start!
It could be a weak or bad battery. I would charge it with a motorcycle battery charger, then check it with a digital multimeter & do a simple high beam load test. I use a Ctek US 0.8 smart charger ($49) & VC97 digital multimeter ($30). Radio Shack should have an inexpensive digital meter. The Scorpion AGM battery from batterystuff.com seems like a good one. I've had mine for about a year.
Last edit: 08 Jul 2016 13:13 by martin_csr.
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08 Jul 2016 13:15 #734265 by Wtalc16
Replied by Wtalc16 on topic 82' Kz550 wont start!
will do. Ill let you know how it goes! Thanks!

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08 Jul 2016 13:19 - 08 Jul 2016 13:20 #734267 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic 82' Kz550 wont start!
In regards to electricals, including the ignition system, always check the battery first.
The bike needs a good, fully charged battery to start and run right.
Also, the charging system's job is to keep a good battery charged, not to recharge a dead battery. :)
Last edit: 08 Jul 2016 13:20 by martin_csr.

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