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Title: Wont start when wet
Post by: Henxo on November 11, 2017, 07:25:12 AM
Hi guys, new to the group. Getting my Suzuki gs 500 2000 delivered tomorrow and It runs fine but when It gets wet It wont start...i know electrical problems are hard to find but where should i look first?


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Title: Re: Wont start when wet
Post by: Kookas on November 11, 2017, 12:14:57 PM
Is it turning over? If it is turning over, then check the spark plug and plug boots. Check if they're cracked or not seated properly.

(http://static.flickr.com/3279/5869723843_fa8e84bef8.jpg)

If it isn't even turning over, check out the connections to the starter solenoid, to the right of the battery.
Title: Re: Wont start when wet
Post by: Big Rich on November 11, 2017, 06:18:53 PM
Yep - something in the ignition system. Next time it's dry and starts, try spraying water out of a bottle on various parts of the system (starting with the crank trigger area on the right side of the motor). Don't drown it though! A little bit of water won't hurt anything, and it might make your motor sputter when you get close.
Title: Re: Wont start when wet
Post by: Henxo on November 12, 2017, 07:32:14 AM
Just got bike...found problem straight away...hace a look. Some people have no clue what theyre doing.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171112/c7882aaa177c83592c0a0920cac88b29.jpg)

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Title: Re: Wont start when wet
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on November 12, 2017, 08:38:51 AM
Yes the missing  badge. Mine was missing as well. On 4 out of 6. Only one of 4 had the wet starting issues.
Aaron
Title: Re: Wont start when wet
Post by: Henxo on November 12, 2017, 10:48:59 AM
How much does a whole case go for?

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Title: Re: Wont start when wet
Post by: J_Walker on November 12, 2017, 11:23:13 AM
Quote from: Henxo on November 12, 2017, 10:48:59 AM
How much does a whole case go for?

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just the cover? someone here makes replacements for them.
Title: Re: Wont start when wet
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on November 12, 2017, 12:31:32 PM
If you can't find the billet ones or whatnot, perhaps the emblem would suffice. Such as
http://www.oneidasuzuki.com/store/parts-accessories/emblem-crankcase-cover-gs500f-2004-06.html
Aaron
Title: Re: Wont start when wet
Post by: Henxo on November 12, 2017, 11:26:57 PM
Looking for whole thing as its in pretty bad condition.

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Title: Re: Wont start when wet
Post by: ShowBizWolf on November 13, 2017, 12:54:31 PM
Shortly after I bought my GS I replaced that cover with a new one as well. Any motorcycle part website that sells OEM would be a good place to purchase from. My favorite is Motosport.com :thumb:
Title: Re: Wont start when wet
Post by: Bluesmudge on November 13, 2017, 07:07:52 PM
Chuck81 on this board sells a version of the cover in solid aluminum. It doesn't have the hole in it so no need for the Suzuki emblem sticker over it.
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=59323.0

You can order the original from any Suzuki parts dealer. For example Bike Bandit has the signal generator cover for $37.95 and the emblem sticker that goes over it for $16.29
https://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/2006-suzuki-gs500f/o/m9752?a=1#sch510172