cant start new to vfrs

just bought a 87 vfr 700...when i hit the start button the solenoid tries to click and then will start smoking...starter does nothing....any ideas i am wondering if the motor is seized up. let me know thanks

 

Quick way to check is to do a rolling start in second gear (helps to have someone push you). Turn the bike on, put it in 2nd, and have someone push you while you hold in the clutch. Once going, release the clutch swiftly but smoothly. If you suspect the engine is locked, be prepared for your rear wheel to lock.

 

The smoking would have me a little worried but let's start with, do you have the battery fully charged?

 

yeah i will try that later thanks but i tried turning the crank but yeah didnt move so i think it is locked up thanks though

 

oh and yes a brand new charged battery

 

I forsee an engine pull and teardown in your future, I am in the same boat on one of my 750's.

Good luck.

 

yeah thats what i am thinking haha i am prolly just gonna sell it for parts

 

remover the stator cover. Make sure ignition switch is OFF. and try to turn crank with 14mm wrench. take the plugs out and it should move easily.
put a pan under the stator cover. you'll get a small amount of oil.

 

NO NEED to remove stator cover to access end of crank since it's available under the( about) 3" diameter "timing cover" on the clutch side without drips.

Turn--or try to-- with 17mm socket.

Remove plugs and pour 1 oz motoroil/kerosene down each hole, then wait for 2 or 3 days b4 turning. Leave plugs out.

 

yeah i think it is lcked up i just poured some stuff marvel stuff in the cylinders and yeah the crank wont turn thanks guys for the help and when i pour this stuff in it....it comes out of that hole on the side of the head any ideas?

 

It is broken..

 

It woooda been smart to try turning the engine b4 you bought it, eh ??

 

Hey if u gonna sell parts let me know man...I need few little things.....if not u have to look for engine I guess...

 

I would suggest plucking the heads off to get a look at the bores if you are sure it is locked up.You tried to turn the crank as suggested by the Squirrel?

 

yeah tried turning it manually already...and yeah i should have had him turn it over when i bought it....the guy even said if he had a key he could try to start it.........i shoulda coulda woulda....for 350 bucks what should i excpect haha

 

oh zielarz....what kind of parts would u be lookin for?