99' GSXR 750 won't start. - General Sportbike Discussion

Bhensley · 04-29-2008, 08:46 PM

Well its been a few years since I have had a bike and I just picked up a 99 GSXR 750 tonight. When I turn the key on the light come on just fine and I get power but nothing when I hit the starter. Not even a click. I checked the fuse and it is good. It ran fine when parked and the previous owner took off all the plastics to have painted and do other cosmetic work. Does anyone have an idea before I go and buy a new started and just throw parts at it until the problem is solved? Thanks alot.
Brandon

TheRomanSF415x · 04-29-2008, 08:53 PM

charge or change your battery... or try to jump start it.

Bhensley · 04-29-2008, 08:56 PM

I put a charger on it for a bit and it still didn't do anything. Is it possible that there is enough juice to run the headlights and not turn the starter? I really appreciate the quick responce and any help you all can give me.

stuntr247 · 04-30-2008, 04:31 PM

im not sure about gsxr's but my 97CBR600 f3 wont turn over unless the kill switch is turned to the on position but all the lights will come on. so before you buy the expensive parts check your kill switch and make sure it works properly . if you have a continuity tester then pull the switch apart and check both the on positions and the off . hope this helps .

,Justin

Bhensley · 04-30-2008, 09:20 PM

Thank you, that was kinda my problem. Evidently my kickstand has to be up! Never had a bike that did that. Anyways thanks for the advice. I feel like such a dumb ass!!!

04-29-2008, 08:46 PM	#1
Bhensley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tonganoxie, KS Age: Bike: 99' GSX-R750 Gender: Male Posts: 18	99' GSXR 750 won't start. Well its been a few years since I have had a bike and I just picked up a 99 GSXR 750 tonight. When I turn the key on the light come on just fine and I get power but nothing when I hit the starter. Not even a click. I checked the fuse and it is good. It ran fine when parked and the previous owner took off all the plastics to have painted and do other cosmetic work. Does anyone have an idea before I go and buy a new started and just throw parts at it until the problem is solved? Thanks alot. Brandon

04-29-2008, 08:53 PM	#2
TheRomanSF415x $$$$$$$ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 22 Bike: 00 929rr Gender: Male Posts: 9,421	Re: 99' GSXR 750 won't start. charge or change your battery... or try to jump start it.

04-29-2008, 08:56 PM	#3
Bhensley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tonganoxie, KS Age: Bike: 99' GSX-R750 Gender: Male Posts: 18	Re: 99' GSXR 750 won't start. I put a charger on it for a bit and it still didn't do anything. Is it possible that there is enough juice to run the headlights and not turn the starter? I really appreciate the quick responce and any help you all can give me.

04-30-2008, 04:31 PM	#4
stuntr247 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Modesto , Ca , USA Age: 20 Bike: 97' CBR600 F3 Gender: Male Posts: 28	Re: 99' GSXR 750 won't start. im not sure about gsxr's but my 97CBR600 f3 wont turn over unless the kill switch is turned to the on position but all the lights will come on. so before you buy the expensive parts check your kill switch and make sure it works properly . if you have a continuity tester then pull the switch apart and check both the on positions and the off . hope this helps . ,Justin

04-30-2008, 09:20 PM	#5
Bhensley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tonganoxie, KS Age: Bike: 99' GSX-R750 Gender: Male Posts: 18	Re: 99' GSXR 750 won't start. Thank you, that was kinda my problem. Evidently my kickstand has to be up! Never had a bike that did that. Anyways thanks for the advice. I feel like such a dumb ass!!!