Engine will not turnover

[opasnost]

Hi Guys,

This is my first post but I have been hear a while ago and got some excellent help so luckily I remembered the forum.

I have a 83 GS 750 ES I had it running a couple years ago and since then its just been sitting somewhat exposed to the elements under a deck, it has been occasionally started though. Now I can't get the bike started. When the bike is in gear with the clutch engaged the engine won't turn over. However, I can't move the bike either because the rear wheel is locked, so I'm thinking the clutch is the problem here. However when I try to start the bike in neutral it still will not start because the engine won't turn over.

What comes first to mind is that the clutch is just not engaging properly which is not letting the engine turnover. However since it still wont turn over in neutral I'm thinking that the engine may be seized. Especially since the bike can't be pushed in any gear. (I tried 5th gear thinking since that should be easiest to turn over the engine.) I don't even know though, should I be able to push the bike in 5th gear?

I'm really having trouble where to start with this one any suggestions are welcome

Also, is it safe to start and run the bike on a car battery?

Thanks in advance guys and the help last time around

[gearhead13]

Take off the ignition cover on the right side, put a 19mm wrench on it and try to turn it that way.
You can jump start it with a car battery, but the car must not be running when doing so, otherwise you can fry the wiring.

[opasnost]

Take off the ignition cover on the right side, put a 19mm wrench on it and try to turn it that way.
You can jump start it with a car battery, but the car must not be running when doing so, otherwise you can fry the wiring.

Probably a dumb question, but which way should I be turning?

[Steve]

Turn CLOCKWISE.

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[opasnost]

Thanks I'll give that a try in the morning

[tom203]

Hi Guys,

This is my first post but I have been hear a while ago and got some excellent help so luckily I remembered the forum.

I have a 83 GS 750 ES I had it running a couple years ago and since then its just been sitting somewhat exposed to the elements under a deck, it has been occasionally started though. Now I can't get the bike started. However when I try to start the bike in neutral it still will not start because the engine won't turn over.

Well, does this bike have clutch interlock switch, kickstand safety switch or any other such stuff? In neutral, try jumping the solenoid- this bypasses any switches. Does it crank over?
Also what enviroment was bike sitting in?

[opasnost]

I got the engine to turnover I think the battery was just really weak. However I still can't get the clutch to disengage. Is there any article or troubleshooting thread on the website that would give me a good place to start.

Also what enviroment was bike sitting in?

I live in Vancouver and the bike was outside under a deck.

[hampshirehog]

The clutch plates are probably just stuck with sitting. Get the motor warm and try it again. If it won't budge then, just try pulling in the clutch, popping on the back brake and putting it in first gear; might stall a few times but the plates will come unstuck.

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[Steve]

Well, does this bike have clutch interlock switch, kickstand safety switch or any other such stuff?

The kickstand switch is not much of a "safety" switch, it only turns on a light somewhere in the gauge panel.

I have not seen any interlocks in any GS that involved that switch.

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[tom203]

The kickstand switch is not much of a "safety" switch, it only turns on a light somewhere in the gauge panel.

I have not seen any interlocks in any GS that involved that switch.

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That's refreshing to hear! my son's 07 ninja 250 has enough safety devices to prevent riding, which might be a good thing.

[Steve]

That's refreshing to hear! my son's 07 ninja 250 has enough safety devices to prevent riding, which might be a good thing.

You think that's bad? I won't even start (pardon the pun) telling you about all the interlocks on my Wing.

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[tom203]

You think that's bad? I won't even start (pardon the pun) telling you about all the interlocks on my Wing.

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I grew up on 1970s dirt bikes with no safety features! all kick starters- I love simplicity!