BMWMCCWA

Hi,
I have had a 2003 f650cs parked in the garage last 5 years.
Just tried to start it......
New battery, new fuel. turn key.... it turned a bit then nothing.

I can't remember if I need clutch in, neutral gear for start to go ahead etc....

I have found that when in gear, take clutch in, the bike seems stuck in gear.
I rolled the bike around a bit. Which seemed to loosen up the wheel and let it roll when in gear with the clutch in.

I don't know if it makes any difference or what happened but now when the battery is connected the starter cranks over! no matter the key or kill switch position.

I have checked there's a spark- can see it from the lead when I remove it from the plug. And i got zapped.

And I put a small amount of fuel into the throttle intake.

It still fails to start. just keeps cranking the starter?

Any more clues?

Sounds like an interesting tuning day job

But it sounds like a switch / sensor is stuck / frozen / faulty somewhere.

If connecting the battery causes the starter to crank, I'd be starting at the ignition / key switch. It appears to be stuck on somehow...

There was a recall in 2013 for at least some if not all of the 650's to rectify a difficult starting issue.