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Message started by sailorcolin on 08/22/14 at 07:57:17

Title: Starting Problems?
Post by sailorcolin on 08/22/14 at 07:57:17

So today they started decided to stop working. I press the turnover button and I hear a click. I'm assuming that the starter is the old fashion style with brushes and I thought that maybe they are stuck. I taped it with a hammer and that did nothing. Took the starter off turned it over and taped the bottom. Put it on the bike and it worked. However, when I drove it about 15 miles to work, it stopped working again. Had to bump start the bike to get home. Do you think the starter has gone bad or the starting solenoid?

Title: Re: Starting Problems?
Post by Dave on 08/22/14 at 08:23:16

You are the only one in a position to figure that out.

Next time it acts up, you need to see if there is any voltage at the starter positive terminal. If the solenoid is acting up....there will not be any (or enough) voltage delivered to the starter. If there is 12v+ delivered to the starter and nothing happens...then the starter is not working.

You need to use a volt meter or test light to figure this out.

Dave

Title: Re: Starting Problems?
Post by sailorcolin on 08/22/14 at 08:51:42

ya, thanks! ill let yall know!

Title: Re: Starting Problems?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/22/14 at 10:25:20

Asking such questions and not providing basic information like age and miles makes even a guess impossible. I guess it's a 99 model,but,,miles is a piece of the puzzle.. That said,the starter can konk out with almost no miles,BUT,typically these things don't have starter issues. Teeth get knocked off the gears on Preantikickback models,but the starter motors themselves have a great track record.I know you tinkered around with the motor and it started,but I'd suggest you spend some time making sure the ground is good on the engine and the battery is fully charged before spending time hauling the starter to town. If you Do take the starter for a test,I'd take the battery,too. Unless you're really confident that the battery is healthy.

Title: Re: Starting Problems?
Post by sailorcolin on 08/22/14 at 11:10:06

6200 Miles, 1999, New battery as of 3 months ago, 12.8 volts to the battery when the bike is off. AGM battery

Title: Re: Starting Problems?
Post by Dave on 08/22/14 at 11:12:27

3F2D2520233E2F232025224C0 wrote:

6200 Miles, 1999, New battery as of 3 months ago, 12.8 volts to the battery when the bike is off. AGM battery

And what is the battery voltage when you hit the starter button?

And how much of that voltage reaches the starter terminal when you push the button?

Dave

Title: Re: Starting Problems?
Post by sailorcolin on 08/22/14 at 11:40:28

Gotta check that still!

Title: Re: Starting Problems?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/22/14 at 11:48:24

If you have good voltage to the starter then you really need to make sure that the ground on the engine is clean and tight.

Title: Re: Starting Problems?
Post by sailorcolin on 08/22/14 at 11:51:18

sounds good!