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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Bike Won't Start at All. Possible causes? /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1254693236 Message started by seb481 on 10/04/09 at 14:53:56 |
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Title: Bike Won't Start at All. Possible causes? Post by seb481 on 10/04/09 at 14:53:56 Hi guys. All the sudden my bike doesn't start. I'm in neutral, ignition on, but nothing at all comes out. Not even a struggling engine, nothing. What do you think it is? Battery? I'm not sure since the lights and horn seem to work. Thanks in advance for your help. |
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Title: Re: Bike Won't Start at All. Possible causes? Post by verslagen1 on 10/04/09 at 15:04:12 You only been here a couple of months so... Neutral... check ig on... check clutch pulled in ? Do lights dim when you try to start? Does it click when you push the button? |
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Title: Re: Bike Won't Start at All. Possible causes? Post by seb481 on 10/04/09 at 15:07:04 I confirm that: Neutral... check ig on... check clutch pulled in Lights don't dim when I try to start. No click at all when I push the button. The bike is completely silent. |
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Title: Re: Bike Won't Start at All. Possible causes? Post by verslagen1 on 10/04/09 at 15:13:19 Ig circuit is powered by the same fuse as lights so can't be that. Check the start button first and work you way to the starter. you got a volt meter? You got Clymers? also sometimes the starter relay sticks (usually on) take a plastic handled screwdriver and rap on the frame next to the ig switch. the starter relay is right behind. |
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Title: Re: Bike Won't Start at All. Possible causes? Post by seb481 on 10/04/09 at 15:22:04 Something strange happened... I just read your last reply and I didn't really understand what you said by "also sometimes the starter relay sticks (usually on) take a plastic handled screwdriver and rap on the frame next to the ig switch. the starter relay is right behind." Note that I am French and with no mechanic skill or knowledge whatsoever. I took a screwdriver, went to the bike, and didn't know what to do with the screwdriver. I just removed a dead bug that was stuck close the switch. I also turn the switch on and off several times. Then I tried to start the bike and it started perfectly, as it usually does. Very strange. I'm sure the bug thing had nothing to do with this. At any rates, it's working again. Thank you very much for your help :) |
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Title: Re: Bike Won't Start at All. Possible causes? Post by whistler2000 on 10/04/09 at 15:22:37 Kill switch on? |
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Title: Re: Bike Won't Start at All. Possible causes? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/04/09 at 15:28:37 Check for 12V at the coil. |
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Title: Re: Bike Won't Start at All. Possible causes? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/04/09 at 15:29:39 What should be on the coil? 12 v? IDK just how the coil/ig circuit works, but thats what Burn needs to find out about, IMO. |
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Title: Re: Bike Won't Start at All. Possible causes? Post by verslagen1 on 10/04/09 at 16:09:06 756364323E37060 wrote:
Ah, the old dead bug by the kill switch trick. ;D most likely operating the switch removed a bit of corossion So you're french, cool work with a frenchman so I can read your posts with a french accent. Sorry if you sound like peppy lepew. |
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Title: Re: Bike Won't Start at All. Possible causes? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/04/09 at 18:49:43 Definitely check that kill switch. Press down on the end nearest you. |
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Title: Re: Bike Won't Start at All. Possible causes? Post by verslagen1 on 10/04/09 at 18:56:41 BTW, your bike has a lot of miles on it. Has the cam chain been checked on it? |
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Title: Re: Bike Won't Start at All. Possible causes? Post by Routy on 10/04/09 at 19:59:14 Just for info,....the title read "Bike Won't Start" The title should have read, "Engine won't Crank" The bike not starting was not the problem,... the engine not cranking was the real problem. Using the proper title will get the quickest most accurate replys mechanical techs here. ;) |
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Title: Re: Bike Won't Start at All. Possible causes? Post by Stimpy on 10/04/09 at 22:52:45 Sometimes my start button gives problems and does not respond at all, then suddenly it works or if you press it hard enough that works too, I think it needs replacing soon. ----------------------------------------------- basically we want to see if the bike runs in the first place and if power is reaching the CDI and if the coil is working properly; if the bike starts, this will mean the problem rests in the starting system only: 1. - turn on all switches as if ready to start bike (place in neutral) 2. - grab some jumper cables, attach to a car's battery 3 - attach (-) negative end to the engines clutch lever 4 - then attach the (+) positive end to a large screwdriver, you will use it to briefly touch the bikes electric starter's (+) cable/nut end, see the black rubber cap in the pic? expose that and touch (+) there (give it a bit of gas too). 5 - this direct jolt of current to the starter should start the bike if all is well; this produces a strong spark and crank to the starter; good luck http://farm1.static.flickr.com/172/465880298_346c16a6b7.jpg?v=0 your starter relay could be faulty (fuses ok?) http://www.zionmoto.com.au/images/troubshooting/Motorbike_Starter_Relay.jpg Good luck, RP |
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Title: Re: Bike Won't Start at All. Possible causes? Post by MauiNancy on 10/14/09 at 21:09:01 I had a similar problem.... Turns out the "emergency flashers" was turned on while the bike was off [probably during a cleaning]. Started fine after turning them off... weird. |
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