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EssexDave 09-03-11 06:56 PM

Bike not starting - Opinions
 
I had a small off back in November, and the bike is slowly being put back to being fit for the road.

The fairings are back on, the battery is off theoptimate and back on the bike (fully charged)

It has a datatool alarm. The bike does not start. The fuel pump primes, but there is no "click" when you hit the starter button. (K9 pointy)

The alarm fuse is fine.

There are 3 cables coming out of the alarm junction box. However, after talking to the mechanic that fitted it, these are normally blanked out, becuase they are not needed on an SV.

After the accident, I started the bike and rode home, it has not been started since.

Any ideas?

badsaboy 09-03-11 07:02 PM

Re: Bike not starting - Opinions
 
I would of thought that those wires would not need to be touched if the bike started after the off. Is the FI light illuminated?

Mykey.M 09-03-11 07:06 PM

Re: Bike not starting - Opinions
 
just an idea but you could remove the starter motor and try it on a bench to see if it spins, check all wiring form the battery to the switch then to the starter motor. or it could just simply be a flat battery. i've seen it loads of times at work. it has to be good solid power from the battery or nothing will happen.

give it ago and see what happens :)

Apache664 09-03-11 08:33 PM

Re: Bike not starting - Opinions
 
I would try another battery. My old one appeared to charge fine on optimate but would'nt turn over and just got the click as you mentioned. New battery dropped in and started first time.

Drumming_Animal 09-03-11 08:44 PM

Re: Bike not starting - Opinions
 
Tried bump starting it?

EssexDave 09-03-11 09:33 PM

Re: Bike not starting - Opinions
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Apache664 (Post 2498437)
I would try another battery. My old one appeared to charge fine on optimate but would'nt turn over and just got the click as you mentioned. New battery dropped in and started first time.


There is no click. Nothing happens except the main light goes dim. (Same as always)

No I haven't tried bump starting it yet.

So verdict is check battery first?

Mykey.M 12-03-11 06:51 PM

Re: Bike not starting - Opinions
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by EssexDave (Post 2498491)
There is no click. Nothing happens except the main light goes dim. (Same as always)

No I haven't tried bump starting it yet.

So verdict is check battery first?


thats definetly the battery then. if u unplug the lights and try turning it over you might get a better response

EssexDave 12-03-11 07:03 PM

Re: Bike not starting - Opinions
 
Sorted this Friday night.
I'd fitted aftermarket levers (break and clutch).

The clutch lever wasn't pulling the clutch switch in.
Got it started after re-fitting the standard clutch. (So I now have odd levers)

Will probably bridge the switch and be done with it, and have my sexy aftermarket ones on.

Drumming_Animal 12-03-11 07:08 PM

Re: Bike not starting - Opinions
 
Makes sense, happened to me before. Didn't think to suggest it.
I just took out the switch and it's now constantly set to thinking the clutch is in. I looked it up before doing anything and it's just a safety feature so you can't start the bike in gear accidently and lurch forwards. I've had no troubles from it. If anything, makes it easier as don't need to pull the clutch in to start it. Was just annoying.

EssexDave 12-03-11 07:43 PM

Re: Bike not starting - Opinions
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Drumming_Animal (Post 2500035)
Makes sense, happened to me before. Didn't think to suggest it.
I just took out the switch and it's now constantly set to thinking the clutch is in. I looked it up before doing anything and it's just a safety feature so you can't start the bike in gear accidently and lurch forwards. I've had no troubles from it. If anything, makes it easier as don't need to pull the clutch in to start it. Was just annoying.

Yeah this is what I'm thinking of doing and just hope I don't end up actually starting it in gear.

In all fairness, I normally pull the clutch in without thinking anyway, and there is still the sidestand switch so you'd probably be on the bike if you started in gear - easier to catch :)


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