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[Fiver]

Originally posted by monstermob 998
when you start from cold you arent making the same mistake as i did when i first got my 600? what i was doing was giving it full choke and just a blip on the throttle motor spun over but didnt fire- an hour later i decided to try different tactics put it on half choke and just pushed the button without touching the throttle she fired up a treat - works every time now!!(tempting fate)

ya know, i think it may well be something like this that im not doing right.
It still won’t start. Ive tried the choke thing, but i need to charge the battery now as its getting a touch low (will do tonight)

Firstly, sorry for all my questions.
I hate being a newbie, and i feel like a total dumbarse asking so much, but i feel its better to ask than not, and im gonna use the "its my first bike" thing for as long as i possibly can haha

When i turn the ignition on, when its on the stand - the hazard light (stand down) and the oil light illuminate.
sit on bike - stand up, hazard light off - is this also a safety cutout for it starting?
Are there any other safety cutouts for starting that i need to be aware of?
The oil light goes on and off occasionally during trying to start - i cant see this being any reason for it to not start tho.

Should i get the plugs out and check them over?
Anything else i should check ?

I would presume there is troubleshooting process - i have one nailed for my scooter to check, but im kinda lost on a 4t bike.

Am i right in thinking there is no neutral light?

Also, is there any online users handbook/overview/pdf's of the bike online?
I know with the Lambretta etc there is a ridiculous amount of literature online, but i cant seem to locate anything easily about the ss.

Again, sorry to ask so many stupid questions. i *really* hate being a newb.

Cy

[Edited on 27-1-2006 by Fiver]