Ok. My turn to represent the old-gens
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Similar to Rynownd's problem. Except mine's an 06 and I was riding her everyday until I winterized her back in mid-december (with oil/filter change, fuel stabilizer, battery tender).
But with some warmer weather around, I wanted to go for a quick ride and she wouldn't start. Help me!
The only sound I get is like the sound of the starter cranking. That's why I initially thought spark... but no luck
So following Rynownd's thread I've done:
New spark plugs and tested for spark - ok
Checked air filter - looked ok, but I don't know what to look for
Drained bowls - not dirty, didn't see any water
Starting in PRI and making sure engine was de-flooded
I haven't tried a rolling start - weather sucks again now. And I know the carbs were dirty cause every now and then I would need seafoam to stop the hesitations... Would that stop the bike from starting though?!