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cuffy
15-05-09, 02:47 PM
Right, i thought i'd ask this in here as i can't work it out for love nor money.
Bike: Kawasaki Z750 04
Problem: On turning off the ignition after a ride and then turning back on again the trip resets itself to zero and the clock keeps resetting itself to 1pm.
Now when i checked it yesterday it was OK, so i've eliminated any battery issues, could it be shorting out somewhere? but if that was the case would it do it whilst riding?:-k
Or could the problem lie within the ignition system as it only appears to happen when turning the bike on/off?

Any offers of electrical wizardy will be gratefully recieved.
TIA
Cuffy
plowsie
15-05-09, 02:50 PM
Sounds more like a storage of information problem. Would that not indicate the ECU?
xXBADGERXx
15-05-09, 02:52 PM
Battery backup or some sort of capacitor in the clocks themselves ? that keeps all this in check . Some bikes can retain the memory for a little while when the main Battery is disconnected .
Jamiebridges123
15-05-09, 02:57 PM
Right, i thought i'd ask this in here as i can't work it out for love nor money.
Bike: Kawasaki Z750 04
Problem: On turning off the ignition after a ride and then turning back on again the trip resets itself to zero and the clock keeps resetting itself to 1pm.
Now when i checked it yesterday it was OK, so i've eliminated any battery issues, could it be shorting out somewhere? but if that was the case would it do it whilst riding?:-k
Or could the problem lie within the ignition system as it only appears to happen when turning the bike on/off?

Any offers of electrical wizardy will be gratefully recieved.
TIA
Cuffy


Used to have a Z750 (04 one as well) You sir have a nice bike.

I had this issue as well and it was when the battery dipped below a certain voltage (would happen when I tried to start it). Try a new battery just to make sure.
cuffy
15-05-09, 03:50 PM
Used to have a Z750 (04 one as well) You sir have a nice bike.

I had this issue as well and it was when the battery dipped below a certain voltage (would happen when I tried to start it). Try a new battery just to make sure.

Cheers chap, i've just put it on charge to see if that works.
Also wired up the optimate whilst i was about it.
If not i'll buy a new battery and start afresh.
Jamiebridges123
15-05-09, 03:54 PM
I started it up in the morning and it was fine. Went to work and parked it up as normal, wouldn't start. Boss bump started me no problem. Went for a looooooong ride home. Started next morning fine. Rode about a bit and went home. Next morning it was dead again.

It may seem ok but chances are the battery is just had it. How old is it (the battery)? :)
cuffy
15-05-09, 04:07 PM
Not sure on the age of battery as i only just got it, i've had no problem with it starting, turns over 1st time every time.
We'll see what happens in time.
yorkie_chris
15-05-09, 04:41 PM
Could quite possibly be the permanent live from battery to clocks has failed or corroded.