Just a tip shown to me by breakdown man when my bike would not start in my garage ( Optimate was showing orange light indicating weak battery even though it had been on charge )
Anyway, problem was flooding . Fully open throttle starting procedure for flooding did not work. So, take out 20amp FI fuel injection fuse from fuse box under seat and press starter button to spin engine over without injecting petrol for a while, then replace fuse and try to start engine. Needed to repeat this procedure several times but eventually with a cough and a splutter it started up. Easier than getting at spark plugs to remove them to dry them out.
ps Battery was tested and then found to be ok .
Anyway, problem was flooding . Fully open throttle starting procedure for flooding did not work. So, take out 20amp FI fuel injection fuse from fuse box under seat and press starter button to spin engine over without injecting petrol for a while, then replace fuse and try to start engine. Needed to repeat this procedure several times but eventually with a cough and a splutter it started up. Easier than getting at spark plugs to remove them to dry them out.
ps Battery was tested and then found to be ok .