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Re: Fell over, now she won't start. Buzzing?
Reply #15 - 11/06/14 at 09:52:18

1st2know wrote on 11/05/14 at 21:38:40:

ahusain wrote on 11/02/14 at 17:32:28:

Yeah I do turn the bars left , but I don't usually lock them. This isn't a rough area and I figured the chain & Ulock are enough of a visual deterrent but maybe I should start locking the handlebars too.

A jar to the handlebar from the fall could have dislodged the connectors to your handlebar controls(Clutch switch, kill switch and start button). Take the tank off, and re-seat the block connectors coming from both (L/R) handlebar controls. They're towards the front on the frame.

Hm, ok. Waiting on a Clymer from amazon. That might be little bit beyond my noob level of expertise at the moment. Grin

All controls on the handlebar seem to work, though - the starter cranks but engine doesn't start. Maybe I'll try pulling the battery again and charging it. Tester indicated it was ok but may be best to eliminate it as a potential altogether. Anything else anyone would suggest? Spark plugs, fuel line?

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Reply #16 - 11/06/14 at 10:19:45

Im still suspecting the battery. Maybe I missed a post that ruled that out. If it tipped and its the acid type of battery, no doubt acid leaked out. That battery may have 12vdc, but it probably doesnt have the amperage to push the starter.

Have you tried to jump the bike with another battery?

If its buzzing, its trying to start and either the starter relay is messed up or it doesnt have enough juice.

You can put a screwdriver across the starter relay posts and manually try to start it. It will spark a bit, make you jump, and probably put a small mark on your screwdriver, but it will indicate if the relay is messed up if it cranks just fine.

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28886 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Fell over, now she won't start. Buzzing? Reply #17 - 11/06/14 at 11:50:15 You say the starter turns the motor over, but does not start. And ends with a buzz. Sounds like a nearly dead battery. A low battery can spin the starter quite well. But not have enough volts to power the ignition. while starting, check the volts, should be more the 10v.
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Reply #18 - 11/06/14 at 11:57:30

Spamy wrote on 11/06/14 at 10:19:45:

Im still suspecting the battery. Maybe I missed a post that ruled that out. If it tipped and its the acid type of battery, no doubt acid leaked out. That battery may have 12vdc, but it probably doesnt have the amperage to push the starter.

Have you tried to jump the bike with another battery?

If its buzzing, its trying to start and either the starter relay is messed up or it doesnt have enough juice.

You can put a screwdriver across the starter relay posts and manually try to start it. It will spark a bit, make you jump, and probably put a small mark on your screwdriver, but it will indicate if the relay is messed up if it cranks just fine.

OK, yes it IS definitely acid -- I have a Yuasa YUAM2214B YB14L-B2. I'll try charging and test -- then a new battery. Thanks Spamy

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Reply #19 - 11/06/14 at 11:58:04

verslagen1 wrote on 11/06/14 at 11:50:15:

You say the starter turns the motor over, but does not start.
And ends with a buzz.

Sounds like a nearly dead battery.

A low battery can spin the starter quite well.
But not have enough volts to power the ignition.
while starting, check the volts, should be more the 10v.

OK, thanks, will check it and report back

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Arnold Serious Thumper Offline The dude abides... Posts: 896 Westchester, NY Gender:	Re: Fell over, now she won't start. Buzzing? Reply #20 - 11/06/14 at 12:08:20 You could try jumping starting it? Or pop the clutch in 2nd.
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Ragnar444 Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 125	Re: Fell over, now she won't start. Buzzing? Reply #21 - 11/09/14 at 16:40:33 This topic makes me want to invest in a spill-proof battery. Might be worth the investment.
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ahusain Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 53 Massachusetts	Re: Fell over, now she won't start. Buzzing? Reply #22 - 01/15/15 at 04:34:43 Thanks for the solid advice, everyone.... Turns out it WAS the battery all along. Now she's in storage for the next couple of months.
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