Bike won't start - Page 3

bmxr123 · 03-14-2013, 01:10 AM

The OP said he didn't have a multimeter. I was just offering what i thought could be a "safe" conclusion to jump to...I mean, if its only been two weeks and he doesn't even hear the starter relay clicking(signifies lower than sufficient voltage).....

But yeah, you are right. Definately check voltage across the terminals to eliminate that variable first.

mgherman · 03-14-2013, 10:33 AM

Thanks for the insights mrlmd1 and bmxr123. I was able to start it yesterday evening after I sprayed WD-40 to the kill/run switch and start button. But I will check the battery voltage anyway.

**jonathan180iq** · 03-14-2013, 12:22 PM

If the switch was the problem and she fired right up, your battery is good. Take her out and stretch her legs!
Congrats!

bmxr123 · 03-14-2013, 02:59 PM

Cool beans!

I'm glad my first appearance could be a worthy one!

by the way: Jonathan, that crazy Baliwood gif sequence is awesome..I miss the impracticality of "Old Hollywood"

**jonathan180iq** · 03-14-2013, 03:11 PM

Isn't it the coolest thing ever? They are so insanely ridiculous that they become quality classics.

bmxr123 · 03-14-2013, 03:52 PM

Yeah, definately cult-classic material! What is the movie title? I wanna see it at higher frame rate.

bmxr123 · 03-14-2013, 03:53 PM

nevermind...found it..its from "SINGHAM" aaand i'm downloading it.

mrlmd1 · 03-14-2013, 07:12 PM

Glad it's working but just another word. WD40 may have worked but it's not recommended for that. It is not an electrical contact cleaner and will leave a residue on the surface when it dries and may not prevent your problem from recurring when you least expect it. Get some electrical contact cleaner and work the switch on and off numerous times to really clean of the innards of that switch. You may need that stuff for other uses on the bike and around the house anyway in the future so it's not a bad thing to have around.
Check the battery voltage at rest anyway, then start it up and rev it to 2500-3500 rpms at least (estimate by ear, just rev it up) and measure the voltage. If the battery is OK you should get 12.6-12.8 V at rest if it's fully charged, and 13.5-14.5 V revved up if the charging system is working OK. There is no significant, if any, charging at idle, it has to be revved up. Best way to charge the battery is to ride it for at least a half hour.

mgherman · 03-19-2013, 10:59 AM

Measured the battery voltage is now showing 12.6 V, it starts and runs well.Bought an electrical contact cleaner spray can just in case I will encounter other electrical issues.
mrlmd1 thanks again for all your help.

**jonathan180iq** · 03-19-2013, 11:42 AM

For Resolution

03-14-2013, 01:10 AM	#21
bmxr123 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 11	Re: Bike won't start The OP said he didn't have a multimeter. I was just offering what i thought could be a "safe" conclusion to jump to...I mean, if its only been two weeks and he doesn't even hear the starter relay clicking(signifies lower than sufficient voltage)..... But yeah, you are right. Definately check voltage across the terminals to eliminate that variable first. Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

03-14-2013, 10:33 AM	#22
mgherman Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 9	Re: Bike won't start Thanks for the insights mrlmd1 and bmxr123. I was able to start it yesterday evening after I sprayed WD-40 to the kill/run switch and start button. But I will check the battery voltage anyway.
	0

03-14-2013, 12:22 PM	#23
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Bike won't start If the switch was the problem and she fired right up, your battery is good. Take her out and stretch her legs! Congrats! Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

03-14-2013, 02:59 PM	#24
bmxr123 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 11	Re: Bike won't start Cool beans! I'm glad my first appearance could be a worthy one! by the way: Jonathan, that crazy Baliwood gif sequence is awesome..I miss the impracticality of "Old Hollywood"
	0

03-14-2013, 03:11 PM	#25
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Bike won't start Isn't it the coolest thing ever? They are so insanely ridiculous that they become quality classics. Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

03-14-2013, 03:52 PM	#26
bmxr123 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 11	Re: Bike won't start Yeah, definately cult-classic material! What is the movie title? I wanna see it at higher frame rate.
	0

03-14-2013, 03:53 PM	#27
bmxr123 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 11	Re: Bike won't start nevermind...found it..its from "SINGHAM" aaand i'm downloading it.
	0

03-14-2013, 07:12 PM	#28
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Bike won't start Glad it's working but just another word. WD40 may have worked but it's not recommended for that. It is not an electrical contact cleaner and will leave a residue on the surface when it dries and may not prevent your problem from recurring when you least expect it. Get some electrical contact cleaner and work the switch on and off numerous times to really clean of the innards of that switch. You may need that stuff for other uses on the bike and around the house anyway in the future so it's not a bad thing to have around. Check the battery voltage at rest anyway, then start it up and rev it to 2500-3500 rpms at least (estimate by ear, just rev it up) and measure the voltage. If the battery is OK you should get 12.6-12.8 V at rest if it's fully charged, and 13.5-14.5 V revved up if the charging system is working OK. There is no significant, if any, charging at idle, it has to be revved up. Best way to charge the battery is to ride it for at least a half hour.
	0

03-19-2013, 10:59 AM	#29
mgherman Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Schaumburg, IL Posts: 9	Re: Bike won't start Measured the battery voltage is now showing 12.6 V, it starts and runs well.Bought an electrical contact cleaner spray can just in case I will encounter other electrical issues. mrlmd1 thanks again for all your help.
	0

03-19-2013, 11:42 AM	#30
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: Bike won't start For Resolution
	0