Yet Another My Bike Doesn't Start - SV650.org

squirrel_hunter · 20-03-09, 02:17 PM

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?

20-03-09, 02:22 PM

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

_Stretchie_ · 20-03-09, 02:39 PM

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.

squirrel_hunter · 20-03-09, 02:45 PM

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.

_Stretchie_ · 20-03-09, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

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.

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

that works..

Eh... EH...

How'd you like that???

squirrel_hunter · 20-03-09, 03:01 PM

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

Anyway back to ideas on getting it work again please.

_Stretchie_ · 20-03-09, 03:08 PM

DOUBLE MEOW...

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

since Monday....

20-03-09, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Stretchie_

DOUBLE MEOW...

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

since Monday....

ahaha since monday i like it.

_Stretchie_ · 20-03-09, 09:31 PM

Sorry Squirell, I will stop derailing.

Can anyone help the boy out??

20-03-09, 09:35 PM

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.

20-03-09, 02:17 PM	#1
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	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? __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

20-03-09, 02:22 PM	#2
Apollo32_2000 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Yet Another My Bike Doesn't Start have you checked the side stand switch and the clutch lever starter switch haven't malfunctioned.....

20-03-09, 02:39 PM	#3
_Stretchie_ Large Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minsterworth, Gloucester Posts: 2,353	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. __________________ How to amuze an idiot: Look right-> <-Look Left

20-03-09, 02:45 PM	#4
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	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. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

20-03-09, 03:01 PM	#6
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	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. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

20-03-09, 03:08 PM	#7
_Stretchie_ Large Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minsterworth, Gloucester Posts: 2,353	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.... __________________ How to amuze an idiot: Look right-> <-Look Left

20-03-09, 09:31 PM	#9
_Stretchie_ Large Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minsterworth, Gloucester Posts: 2,353	Re: Yet Another My Bike Doesn't Start Sorry Squirell, I will stop derailing. Can anyone help the boy out?? __________________ How to amuze an idiot: Look right-> <-Look Left

20-03-09, 09:35 PM	#10
gettin2dizzy Guest Posts: n/a	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.

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