I can't figure out why but sometimes I press the start button and it doesn't do anything....if I walk away and come back a long while later it will start right up.

Please help

1997 zx-6r.......also did they make a rr this year?

Thanks so much - Justin

 

Back when I was young and stupid, I would wash my bike with soap and water like a car. The handle bar controls got wet and the starter button would not work or it would engage randomly until it was dry. I have since switched to just Honda Polish and a good rag. Any chance this is your problem ?

Also, 2003 was the first year for the ZX-RR version of the 600 cc bike.

 

Nah, I never washed it that way but never really knew not to....thanks for the tip.

So it pretty much has to be an electrical problem right?

 

its probably your kill switch....try engaging it and disengaging it a couple times. we had to work on my buddys this week for the same reason.

 

happened to me a few times... took apart the switch (2 screws) cleaned all the contacts with a pencil eraser and or some 1000 sandpaper... never happened again so far.

 

Also, I'm assuming you're in neutral or at least have the clutch pulled all the way in when you try to start it... because I know my starter won't do anything if it's in gear, the sidestand is down, and the clutch isn't pulled all the way in...

 

Yep its in neutral, the clutch is in and the kickstand is up.

Ok...I'll work on the kill switch and see what happens....I appreciate the help so very much

Jutboy!

 

also check your side stand and neutral sensors.

 

Hmmm....I really have no idea what the neutral sensor looks like/where it is?

Could you please point out where it is....I know the neutral light is going on when it should...does this rule out this possiblity?

Thanks - Jutboy