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Message started by jasbmo on 04/26/20 at 00:08:31

Title: Starting Help
Post by jasbmo on 04/26/20 at 00:08:31

Hi All, been a while since I've posted...this time has given me a great opportunity to work on the Savage. I'm close to "finishing" the build, and will create another thread once I'm complete (thinking another 2 months). In the meantime a photo from yesterday... ;)

I tried starting the bike yesterday, and battery was at 12.02Vs, and heard this clicking sound. I captured a video of it here: https://youtu.be/tOFnbxiX8zI

Sounds terrible, and maybe I shouldn't have tried it 3 times.

What is the core issue and what do I need to do? Sincerely appreciate all the help from the past, present, and future. :)

Title: Re: Starting Help
Post by DragBikeMike on 04/26/20 at 02:06:06

I think your battery is dead. A fully charged battery should read about 12.7 volts. The audio on your video also sounds (to me) like a dead battery. Throw a charge on it. Make sure it will hold about 12.6 to 12.7 volts.

Slick scooter. Nice job.

Title: Re: Starting Help
Post by IslandRoad on 04/26/20 at 02:59:17

I can't help but ...that's a mad looking bike !!!

Title: Re: Starting Help
Post by ohiomoto on 04/26/20 at 06:37:52

Is that a Volvo???

Just kidding, Cool looking bike.

Title: Re: Starting Help
Post by jasbmo on 04/26/20 at 09:28:16

Ah! Ok I'll start with the battery...obvious first step and apologies for the gratuitous post. Thought at 12V was sufficient.

Appreciate the help, and the comments! Yes, Volvo XC70 station wagon ;D I know my build is not for everyone, purists, traditionalists, true riders.

Title: Re: Starting Help
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/26/20 at 09:33:54

Hey, Id never BUILD that,, but I can appreciate it and see the labor and quality of the build,,Id Ride it and see what thats like, But, I GOTTA be able to conveniently load stuff and go..
If I needed a bike just for riding and no hauling,, yeah,,
Its good looking

Title: Re: Starting Help
Post by batman on 04/27/20 at 10:28:44

Jasbmo, Bikes are like beer,everyone has different tastes, and like JOG it's not my style, but I think your bike looks pretty tasty, Nice job!
I agree with the rest though ,time for a new battery.

Title: Re: Starting Help
Post by Eegore on 04/28/20 at 01:52:21

I cant recall anyone splitting a pipe on these before.

Was only a matter of time I suppose.