Motorcycle Repair: bike wont start, suzuki tech, banditalley

Question
I have 2003 katana 600. I went to start it a few days ago and it started fine left the bike for a few min came back didn't turn back on. I but a new battery on and all it does when i press the start button i here the starter  but nothing happens i can pree the start button for min and no start. When it is in gear first gear and i press the starter button it moves forward a beat but i can hold it. Also when i try to push the bike in first gear holding the clutch and it feels as if the bike is dragging ( it is hard to push) What can it be in dier need?

Answer
Hi Aderson,

I suspect the clutch needs adjusted or replaced.

I also, suspect the battery is defective, not fully charged, or battery leads are loosely connected.

Respectfully,
Mark Shively



Suzuki Tech Resources:

http://www.gixxer.com

http://www.thegsresources.com/index.htm

http://www.banditalley.com

http://www.katanacentral.co.uk

http://www.katriders.com

http://oldskoolsuzuki.info/index.htm?patrick/downloads/manuals.htm~main

http://home.wanadoo.nl/web2/gsx