The ignition coils are not waterproof. So when you've that starting problem again after rain or washing the bike maybe the problem is in that area.
I've replaced the wires from the coils to the sparkplugs. two out of the four coilconnectors (pins) were rusted and wet. The plastic clips that holds the wires in place will break when trying to remove them. But a silicone based kit and tie-raps will do the trick for the new wires. I still have to put pictures of the coils on my website, shame on me. Imho when there is a poor connection of the sparkplug wires, a fully loaded battery will help to start but is not solving the whole problem. John Dreuning (Who has a sidecar attached to his GTS just to carry a 70 amp/hour battery ;-) ) "Sidecarmaniac" The Netherlands http://home.planet.nl/~dreuning Also webmaster of the Dutch sidecarclub "Het Derde Wiel" (Sorry only in the Dutch language); http://hdw.vinden.nl Andy Perry wrote: > I got it started. I had already tried starter fluid to no avail, which > surprised me. It's amazing stuff. The key was starting with a full battery > charge, locking the throttle wide open, and using starter fluid while > holding the starter button in till it showed a willingness to start. Then I > kept doing it till it started. > > Lesson learned: Don't let your bike sit for a month after riding in a > downpour! > > Thanks for the input. > Andy.
