Won't start been stored for almost five years just replaced the battery with a new one, what can be preventing it from cranking up?

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Check the kill switch rock it back and forth to be sure it is making contact. Open it up and spray it with contact cleaner that is safe for plastics available at radio shack. After sitting for four years I would start with the fuel system. New filter and NEW GAS and check the fuel lines for cracks and leaks. I have seen bikes that sat for 6 months and needing the carburetors cleaned and reset.

David Belcher

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• Posted on Jul 07, 2011

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Replace your right switch assembly on the handle bar. Your starter button is dirty or broken and the only way to replace it is to replace the assembly. Your starter button is a two position switch that both turns off the headlight to direct more power to the starter and activates your starter solenoid. Either the right switch assembly has become unplugged from the harness inside the head light bucket or a broken power wire is causing the system to not work. But most likely a dirty or broken starter button is the cause of your problems.

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Do you have spark at the plugs? If so, how do they look, are they dry or wet and soaked with gas? The floats on these keihin carbs are prone to sticking after setting up awhile.