kenf
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2000 Interstate
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« on: August 13, 2018, 01:25:40 PM » |
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When I push my starter switch the bike turns over but will not start until I release the starter switch. it use to start then I would release the switch but now it wont start till the switch is released. Has anyone else had this problem and if so how did you correct it. I have a 2000 Interstate. TIA Ken
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« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2018, 01:30:33 PM » |
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It’s a pretty good indicator that your battery is going away.
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« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2018, 01:42:56 PM » |
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second that. typical symptoms of a dying battery
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2018, 05:40:17 PM » |
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Agreed....it's during that split second when you release the start button that you have a full 12 vdc to the ignition/start circuit. Put a meter across the battery and hit the starter, I'll bet it drops below 10 volts which won't fire the sparklers for you. Replace the battery and move on.
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kenf
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Ontario Canada
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« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2018, 05:52:07 AM » |
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Thanks have replaced the battery. will monitor to see if this corrects the problem.
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« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2018, 06:12:53 AM » |
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Thanks have replaced the battery. will monitor to see if this corrects the problem.
Make sure you do a proper charge on it before using.  |
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Kokomo Kevin
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« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2018, 06:16:08 AM » |
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Can anyone give us a PN on an Yuasa for a tourer? Thinking of replacing mine as well? Amazon the preferred source?
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2018, 11:55:26 AM » |
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I just go to Batteries Plus and get a new one every 3-4 yrs. regardless of how good the old one is working, don't know who makes them but are good units and have never failed me. In all my riding history I've never kept a battery longer unless I didn't happen to be home at the time, then would change it out ASAP when returning. I know many will keep using it until it dies....sometimes many years longer than 3-4 which I think is foolish considering the cost of what I consider cheap insurance. Murphy's Law is too unpredictable to do otherwise.  |
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gordonv
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« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2018, 05:50:50 PM » |
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As already said, low battery. Maybe battery not charging.
But I would also check out your alternator. Check the battery voltage before and after starting, while running at 1500 rpm +. You should have a decent battery voltage before start up, 12.9V, and then while running it should then be closer to 14.1V.
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« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2018, 04:35:51 AM » |
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« Reply #10 on: August 15, 2018, 11:05:08 AM » |
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Thanks for the link!
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« Reply #11 on: August 16, 2018, 01:23:55 PM » |
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Agreed....it's during that split second when you release the start button that you have a full 12 vdc to the ignition/start circuit. Put a meter across the battery and hit the starter, I'll bet it drops below 10 volts which won't fire the sparklers for you. Replace the battery and move on.
This is an interesting thread...I've learned something I didn't know regarding this sign that the battery is on its way out. I know for one, that I tend to push the battery's life on my Valk...I beleive I've only had 3 batteries in the going on 17 years I've owned this bike. Aside from the first one that was weak when the bike was only 4 years old or so, I've never had a no start or other issues due to a dead battery. That being said, after reading this I'm thinking this symptom may now be starting to present itself with my current battery that I've had for over 6 years. Even though it has no problems starting the bike, I'm picking up a new one this afternoon just ahead of our 10 day ride coming up first of next week.... better safe than sorry for sure |
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« Reply #12 on: August 16, 2018, 03:39:53 PM » |
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Mike, I get long life from my batteries too.
And the bikes are in great tune, and generally fire right up; and I mean push the button and boom (choke on).
Now a few years ago, it stopped being an instant boom, and took two full cranks, then fired (not bad, but not what I am used to). I knew this was the battery, going on 6-7 years (on full time smart chargers when not riding). I checked my maintenance log, saw 6-7 years and just put a new one in. The other might have gone a while (or even a few months) longer, but why have it go TU out on the road somewhere? I got my money's worth.
As soon as the bike starts to require a few turns to fire, there's my sign.
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« Reply #13 on: August 16, 2018, 03:56:15 PM » |
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Agreed....it's during that split second when you release the start button that you have a full 12 vdc to the ignition/start circuit. Put a meter across the battery and hit the starter, I'll bet it drops below 10 volts which won't fire the sparklers for you. Replace the battery and move on.
This is an interesting thread...I've learned something I didn't know regarding this sign that the battery is on its way out. I know for one, that I tend to push the battery's life on my Valk...I beleive I've only had 3 batteries in the going on 17 years I've owned this bike. Aside from the first one that was weak when the bike was only 4 years old or so, I've never had a no start or other issues due to a dead battery. That being said, after reading this I'm thinking this symptom may now be starting to present itself with my current battery that I've had for over 6 years. Even though it has no problems starting the bike, I'm picking up a new one this afternoon just ahead of our 10 day ride coming up first of next week.... better safe than sorry for sure Where you headed ? |
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« Reply #14 on: August 17, 2018, 06:28:09 AM » |
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Agreed....it's during that split second when you release the start button that you have a full 12 vdc to the ignition/start circuit. Put a meter across the battery and hit the starter, I'll bet it drops below 10 volts which won't fire the sparklers for you. Replace the battery and move on.
This is an interesting thread...I've learned something I didn't know regarding this sign that the battery is on its way out. I know for one, that I tend to push the battery's life on my Valk...I beleive I've only had 3 batteries in the going on 17 years I've owned this bike. Aside from the first one that was weak when the bike was only 4 years old or so, I've never had a no start or other issues due to a dead battery. That being said, after reading this I'm thinking this symptom may now be starting to present itself with my current battery that I've had for over 6 years. Even though it has no problems starting the bike, I'm picking up a new one this afternoon just ahead of our 10 day ride coming up first of next week.... better safe than sorry for sure Where you headed ? Just aimlessly tooling around BC for the most part , dodging forest fires which will dictate which way we turn to go at times. May head up North to visit our daughter or even South a bit to visit some Valhalla buddies in Eastern WA. A ""no plan" ride  |
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