Yet Another My Bike Doesn't Start
 

Yep you guessed it we've got another one...

Symptoms: Clicking from the relay/ solenoid and then the occasional attempt to turn over but it just doesn't have the power. All other lights currently working and not being a big drain on the battery once switched on as you would expect. Alarm functioning correctly (ignore my previous thread that was a red herring).

What I've Done: Replaced the battery which died yesterday (that one was fully charged) with a fully charged battery (charged over night showing c.13.5 amps). Tested the battery when turning over and it drops down to c.6 amps.

The Bike: 99 SV650S, Datatool Veto, left hand seat bolt removed to protect wiring. Reg/ rec is a pattern replacement. I assume if this is now dud then it will still start but not recharge.

I suspect the charging system, but as I can't start it I can't check that. So I'll do the wiring chafing check but can I get some suggestions on what else may be at fault please?

Re: Yet Another My Bike Doesn't Start
 

have you checked the side stand switch and the clutch lever starter switch haven't malfunctioned.....

Re: Yet Another My Bike Doesn't Start
 

AGAIN.... ???

Do you have a multimeter mate? I am presuming you do BUT if you do not I can bring one around tonight if you want.

Re: Yet Another My Bike Doesn't Start
 

Yes, again.

Will recheck the side stand and clutch switches but I don't think its them as I know what happens when they stop working (yes that is experience talking).

Yep got a multimeter, but feel free to stop round tonight as I won't be there.

Re: Yet Another My Bike Doesn't Start
 

MEOW!!!!!

I've been well pleased since you got that bike... For a change it's been you on the side of the road and me with a :riding: that works..


Eh... EH...

How'd you like that???

Re: Yet Another My Bike Doesn't Start
 

True, but at least my bike see's the road.



Anyway back to ideas on getting it work again please.

Re: Yet Another My Bike Doesn't Start
 

DOUBLE MEOW...

Mine does.... My bike has been on the road EVERY day, through thick and thin and regardless of the weather









since Monday....

Re: Yet Another My Bike Doesn't Start
 

ahaha since monday i like it.

Re: Yet Another My Bike Doesn't Start
 

Sorry Squirell, I will stop derailing.

Can anyone help the boy out??

Re: Yet Another My Bike Doesn't Start
 

Where does the clicking come from? Could be as simple as a crap ground. Have a look to check that the starter motor wiring hasn't taking a beating from something on the road. That'd give you your clicks.