[slug]

02 SV650

Kept it in a heated garage for the winter. Had about 2/3 of a tank in there when i left and put stabil in with it. I haven't been around so it hasn't started in 3 or so months. I have the battery hooked up to one of those plug in the wall battery chargers so i'm pretty its got the energy to turn over. It just won't start. I sprayed some quick start in the carberators and that seemed to help a bit. It would start for a second but die immediately after. Any thoughts on what might be causing this??? thanks for any advice in advance

 

[ajcorulli]

I'm not mechanically inclined so anyone may correct me. Your '02 is carbureted. Did you put any STABIL in the tank? I have heard that if you are too liberal with the STABIL, that it can foul your plugs. The starter could be making a heroic effort, but if your plugs are fouled, it won't catch.

 

[dubtecv2]

Sounds like the fuel in your carbs tarnished. You'll probably have to take them apart and clean 'em real good.