Quote from: mrgaru on February 09, 2018, 04:05:10 AM
Oh nice. How much did that set you back? Weighing up getting the ebay replacements or visiting the locksmith


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I made the mistake of assuming the Suzuki dealer could supply me with new keys for my bike. They quoted me about $50 for a pair. I thought it was a bit exxy, but way less hassle than replacing all the locks on my bike, so I ordered them. When they turned up, they weren't cut to my bike, just blanks. So I had to get them cut which was another $35.
All up it would've been cheaper to just replace everything.
However if your local locksmith can supply the blanks, it might work out much less.

I'm leaning more toward the idea of just replacing the locks. I can't remove the fuel cap lock without damaging it and if I remove the ignition then I may as well just replace it


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Removed brake light, side rail that attaches to the fairing and the busted lock mechanism. Not much progress but better to take it slow than rush in my opinion. I definitely bit off more than I can chew on this project. This forum definitely gives me the confidence to keep going!!!

Also, check out the prev owners horrible rattle can job!!! That will be fun 😪





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Ordered a genuine second hand set which includes ignition and the yoke, fuel cap and the seat lock. $65 delivered. Will post an update when it arrives. Hopefully will be able to start her up. Clutch is busted so will have to play around with the safety switch to start up without the clutch engaged.


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Sorry I should point out I mean clutch lever is busted...


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Replacement top yoke with ignition barrel and fuel cap arrived today. Fair few massive dead bush spiders fell out of the headlight when trying to get to the plugs, it's looking a bit worse for wear inside, think I might look into a replacement headlight too. Didn't have the time to fully install but swapped the plugs to test and it's cranking! Not kicking over though unfortunately. Hoping tomorrow I'll be able to get her running. Any advice on a standard troubleshoot checklist would be great 😎


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Started up for a whole 2 seconds. Guessing bad fuel or intermittent spark from the plugs. At least I know I'm not far off.


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Great to see you're making progress. Keep at it mate.

Quote from: qcbaker on February 21, 2018, 06:18:16 AM
Great to see you're making progress. Keep at it mate.

Cheers mate 👍🏻

Did the hand over the spark plug inlet to test compression and it feels strong. Tested the spark plug and couldn't get a spark so off to get some new plugs. Not until Monday though


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Today put in the new plugs. The ones I pulled out aren't the recommended ones but the new ones are, according to the service manual. Still no start and now the battery is flat. I'm going to have to find a charger and make sure I'm at least getting a spark. So, sorry no progress here today


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Finally got around to purchasing a battery charger. Still no start. Any recommendations for a troubleshooting checklist?? I've already replaced the spark plugs but can't even check if they are sparking.


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check the killswitch/starter button with a multimeter. see if you shorted something out. check your main fuse