Starting problems when cold and wet

[bravozr]

Hi,
I have a 1982 GS650L.
It starts up fine when its warm and dry outside. But any hint of rain or damp it doesn't start. The starter just turns over the engine but nothing fires up.
If I had a garage I would store it in there, but I have a cover which I put over it when I'm not riding. No water should be getting onto the bike.
Any ideas?[-o<
Thanks,
Ben.

[prxbadger]

any problems at all when running?

covers will still allow a condensation build up

[DanTheMan]

I always have a problem getting started when I'm cold and wet too.........*:-D :-D

[Dave8338]

Hi,
I have a 1982 GS650L.
It starts up fine when its warm and dry outside. But any hint of rain or damp it doesn't start. The starter just turns over the engine but nothing fires up.
If I had a garage I would store it in there, but I have a cover which I put over it when I'm not riding. No water should be getting onto the bike.
Any ideas?[-o<
Thanks,
Ben.

Are you sure that there's a link between the moisture and the non-start condition? Is it just the cold? Have you gone through the carbs? It sounds like it could be in the choke circuit (cold) or your electrical connections (if the moisture aspect is true) or a combination of both.

[Dave8338]

I always have a problem getting started when I'm cold and wet too.........*:-D :-D

Much easier to get you warmed up than it is her (the bike)?
I'm not into laying a bet, but I'de go on this one!!!!! (punn intended) :-D

[SkeletonLake]

When my '78 GS750 was new it was hard starting when colder or wet; my '79 850 is still like that. These bikes were notoriously cold blooded and this is all that sounds like to me.

[BadBillyB]

Hi,
I have a 1982 GS650L.
It starts up fine when its warm and dry outside. But any hint of rain or damp it doesn't start. The starter just turns over the engine but nothing fires up.
If I had a garage I would store it in there, but I have a cover which I put over it when I'm not riding. No water should be getting onto the bike.
Any ideas?[-o<
Thanks,
Ben.

Try "misting" the plug wires and coil area with a water spray bottle and see if the motor responds....If it does, you need to give the plug wires and caps some attention........Secondary spark leak is what your testing for......BadBillyB