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Message started by punkid33 on 09/02/08 at 09:37:43

Title: Problems starting
Post by punkid33 on 09/02/08 at 09:37:43

I am having an issue when starting up the bike. At first i thought it may be the battery so I put in a new battery and everything was good. Every once and while however, it still wont start. When I go to start it, it sounds like its about to catch and start thumping the pistons but it doesnt. I wait a 30 seconds and try again. second time it doesnt sound as promising. I repeat and the third time is even less promising until the 4th time i just hear a click. The headlight, turn signals and brake light all work fine. i tried everything, fuel position, prime position, choke out, choke in, etc... Any ideas?

Title: Re: Problems starting
Post by serowbot on 09/02/08 at 10:24:25

I'd check the battery and terminal connections.

Title: Re: Problems starting
Post by verslagen1 on 09/02/08 at 11:31:53

4 times and you're out of juice? How long are you cranking it each time?

Sounds like a charging issue. The ig circuit does not work well with a low battery. Which is why only on the 1st time does it sound promising and the others useless.

Learn the jump start proceedures for these times.

Look for a drain on the battery, either a short or did you leave the lights on?

Title: Re: Problems starting
Post by punkid33 on 09/03/08 at 05:47:30

All the lights work. The Battery is new so I am thinking it is not battery related.

Title: Re: Problems starting
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 09/03/08 at 06:26:00

New would make me feel better about the battery, but Ive seen new fail, too.Its not hard to check.
Harbor Freight has a load tester for around $20.00. It will place the battery under a load, to simulate a starter motor & a meter to check what the battery voltage does under that load.