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Posted on Mar 21, 2009

The engine turns over and everything but it wont start. no spark

I had my 2001 Suzuki Sv650s in a local bike shop, not sure they knew what they were doing but only ones who worked on Suzukis. they tested everything, got a new stator/pick up coil, cdi, had the carbs cleaned out, and had every wiring connection/wire tested. they said first it was the battery so i bought a new one, then they said it was the pick up coil so i bought a new one, then they said it was the cdi, got a new one and it still didnt work. they tested the coils and said a two inch spark shot out but nothing when they are put back on the bike. really stumped here. they said it was the first bike they have ever had that they couldnt find the problem. can you offer some ideas? maybe something or someway to test it?

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I assume you got this fixed; sounds like it wasn't getting gas to the carbs. Some people don't realize the 99-02 SV650 has a vacuum-actuated fuel pump, and sometimes it can get stuck. Mine has had this problem, and it took me a while to determine it was the problem. I would guess it only happens after the bike has been sitting a while.

Best way to check it is to lift the tank (it's bolted to the frame on the right side of the engine just under the tank). Unplug the line toward the front of the motorcycle from the fuel pump, and connect some spare fuel hose to it running to a can next to the bike (don't want to get gas everywhere!). With everything else still connected, crank the bike for a short period to see if any fuel comes out (shouldn't take long). If not, then move backward and ensure fuel will flow from the vacuum-petcock when the bike is cranked. If that does work, your fuel pump needs some work. I was able to take mine apart and unstick it.

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