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shadowmagic
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« on: August 11, 2020, 01:36:28 PM » |
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So now I'm having issues with the bike starting sometimes. Sometimes it will just give a clicking sound after a couple of pushes of the button then it will start. I'm assuming something is about to go out. Sound like it may be the relay is that right? I dont know how old this battery is either so I may just buy a new one. Other than the battery and the starter button housing, anything else it could be?
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mello dude
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« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2020, 01:52:01 PM » |
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As a first step, I would charge the battery overnight, then get it load tested.
You need to eliminate the battery first.
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RonW
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« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2020, 02:00:11 PM » |
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If you have a multimeter, measure the volts (battery) at the very moment you press in the start button. Voltage shouldn't drop below 9.5 volts.
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sandy
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« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2020, 02:17:35 PM » |
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It could also be the starter button contacts. Go to shop talk and find the starter button maintenance.
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2020, 02:51:28 PM » |
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It could also be the starter button contacts. Go to shop talk and find the starter button maintenance.
This is my no 1 suspect |
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98valk
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« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2020, 03:02:25 PM » |
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check battery. ICM needs a minimum of 10.5 volts when starter is turning to give a good start. might start down to 9.5 volts bit not always.
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« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2020, 03:08:49 PM » |
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I use a jump start battery; it will take a main battery fault out of the test, so if it still behaves the same, it's not the battery. If it starts fine, time for a ride to a battery store.
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shadowmagic
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« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2020, 03:24:20 PM » |
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ok, it doesnt happen all the time or very consistently yet. I would say about 1 out of every 5 or 6 starts. So I will start by charging the battery and measuring the voltage. Couldnt hurt to check the connections of the starter button. Thanks again everyone.
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Madmike
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« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2020, 04:24:22 PM » |
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If you havent done the start button mtce yet now is a good time, shouldn't do any harm, no real cost, may solve the issue and you will know its condition.
Check out your existing battery model #, the YTX14H-BS (Yaesu #) is a high output model of the YTX14-BS and gives better cranking power if you need to replace your battery, other manufacturers offer similar high output ones.
related - as mentioned below sometimes the engine will crank but not start because of low voltage, one thing I have noticed is that when cranking the engine the bike will start at the instant you release the start button, not sure if you get a voltage surge when you stop cranking or not.
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