I have a Kawasaki VN 1600 that won't start, there seems to be enough battery power but when I press the start button all I hear is a drrrrrrrr sound.
Anyone know where I should start looking??
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Re: Bike not starting !!!!
Flat battery would be my first guess.
Sounds like the engine isn't turning over.
Try putting the battery onto an optimate style charger to ensure it is fully charged. If that does the trick, then you will need to look at the alternator to make sure it is charging the battery while the bike is running.
When was the last time your bike was running ?
Current Ride: Swapped them all for a :PAN!
Thanks guys, I've got it on an Oxford Maximiser charging up.


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