Motorcycle Repair: 1999 suzuki maruder 800, carburetor problems, suzuki maruder

Question
Most of the time when i try to start my bike it acts like the battery is nearly dead. i can waight a few min. and it will crank. also my front cylinder fouels the plug often.the bike has 9,000 miles on it. what could the problem be?

Answer
Hi Jay,

Q:  "...Most of the time when i try to start my bike it acts like the battery is nearly dead. i can waight a few min. and it will crank. also my front cylinder fouels the plug often.the bike has 9,000 miles on it. what could the problem be?


A:  The problem could be a variety of things; a weak or defective battery, a defective chanrging system, a defective ignition system, carburetor problems, etc...

It's difficult to accurately diagnose the problem(s) from the limited information provided.

I recommend that you get a copy of the service manual and learn about troubleshooting procedures. the manual will pay for itself with the first repairs/service you perform. it's a smart investment.

Respectfully,
Mark Shively