Motorcycle Repair: 2003 Suzuki Intruder 1400, intruder 1400, suzuki intruder

Question
I have a 2003 Intruder 1400, I parked it at my daughters house and the sprinklers came on.  I am not sure how long they were going but the bike was wet.  Anyway, I got on to leave and the lights came on and I tried to start it.  Lights went off.  I tried again, with same result the third time the light didn't come on, except for the license light. the next time, even the license light didn't come on.  I need help diagnosing the problem.
A brief history of the bike, for a short while when I start it, the starter cranks and makes a hesitation and then comtinues to start.  Also when I turn the bike off there is a quick backfire.
Any help would be appreciated.

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Answer
Hi Lance,

I suspect water shorting caused the original non-starting problem.

I suspect the spark plugs may have wet fouled during starting attempts.

Remove the plugs and inspect them. Clean or replace them and try starting again.

I'll send a couple of tech files to your email.

Respectfully,
Mark Shively