won't blo*dy start - SV650.org

11-04-05, 10:53 AM

Had a problem with my bike a few weeks back where the bike would turn over but wouldn't start - so i got a garage to pick it up and fix it - which they did but didn't notice any problem and the bike started. But the problem has started again. The battery is okay - only take 10 mins to charge after running it low trying to start the the bloody thing bike.

Any ideas suggestions as i don't won’t to give the garage another £180.

Many thanks

PS 650s 2002

fizzwheel · 11-04-05, 11:30 AM

are you sure your battery is OK ? I thought my bike was todged as it wouldnt start

Lots of clicking and whirring but it would turn over to start, before I rang the dealer I took the battery out and left it on charge for a coulpe of hours, hey presto all sorted

If its not that I dont really know what to suggest, what are the symptoms can you give anymore details ?

11-04-05, 12:22 PM

thanks for replying fizzwheel. no other symptoms really - charged the battery for well over 4 hours and put it back in the bike and it really tried to start but no joy? Tried until the battery went flat then put it back on charge and it was charged again in 30 mins,

I did think that maybe it started at the garage because they may have used a booster to start it? Not really sure.... any hint, tips etc would be great.

11-04-05, 12:59 PM

Sounds just like the problem that I had a few weeks ago.....
Engine wants to go but wont spring to life????????

If you look in Tuning Tweaking etc... (help my bike won't start) & (Bike is back - posted today)

My probs were Blocked Carbs and Contaminated fuel!!!!!

My problem was an overnight one !!!! Bike was going the previous evening, but not the following morning!!!!!

Splosh
xxxxx

fizzwheel · 11-04-05, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by quiksilv

thanks for replying fizzwheel. no other symptoms really - charged the battery for well over 4 hours and put it back in the bike and it really tried to start but no joy? Tried until the battery went flat then put it back on charge and it was charged again in 30 mins,

I did think that maybe it started at the garage because they may have used a booster to start it? Not really sure.... any hint, tips etc would be great.

Sounds like your battery is knackered and wont hold its charge.. mind you I'm no mechanic...

11-04-05, 01:43 PM

thats what i thought, might just bite the dust and get a new one... will keep you posted.

Odd thing is it worked fine while i was using it a few days a week - went on holiday and it was kna**ered... can you get a booster of something liek that to get a bike started?

fizzwheel · 11-04-05, 02:10 PM

New Batery is expensive, I would suggest that you get yourself an "optimate" and plug your battery into that, if the battery has got totally flat / sulphated and generally knackered then you might find that the optimate will sort it out, and its a charger as well.

It also has a trickle charge function and you can wire it so you can connect it to the bike and will keep the battery in good condition whilst you arent using it

I think they only cost about £30 ish.. which is cheaper than a battery, mind you if the battery is knackered you'll need a battery anyway...

just a thought

11-04-05, 02:26 PM

Sorry to butt in but had to post. What kinda batteries you gettin? I had to get a new battery and it only cost me £25 from the local bike shop. I know there are batteries for nearly £80 but you don't have to get them. And the cheaper one I got has been fine for over the 6 months since I got it.

Biker Biggles · 11-04-05, 02:44 PM

Why did your dealer charge you £180 to find nothing wrong with your bike and start it for you?

11-04-05, 02:47 PM

wow that’s cheap - do you know the make of the battery?

The garage charged me because i had a new filter, oil general service and a new indicator put in, oh and that trusty old labor charge.

11-04-05, 10:53 AM	#1
quiksilv Guest Posts: n/a	*won't blody start** Had a problem with my bike a few weeks back where the bike would turn over but wouldn't start - so i got a garage to pick it up and fix it - which they did but didn't notice any problem and the bike started. But the problem has started again. The battery is okay - only take 10 mins to charge after running it low trying to start the the bloody thing bike. Any ideas suggestions as i don't won’t to give the garage another £180. Many thanks PS 650s 2002

11-04-05, 11:30 AM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	are you sure your battery is OK ? I thought my bike was todged as it wouldnt start Lots of clicking and whirring but it would turn over to start, before I rang the dealer I took the battery out and left it on charge for a coulpe of hours, hey presto all sorted If its not that I dont really know what to suggest, what are the symptoms can you give anymore details ? __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

11-04-05, 02:10 PM	#7
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	New Batery is expensive, I would suggest that you get yourself an "optimate" and plug your battery into that, if the battery has got totally flat / sulphated and generally knackered then you might find that the optimate will sort it out, and its a charger as well. It also has a trickle charge function and you can wire it so you can connect it to the bike and will keep the battery in good condition whilst you arent using it I think they only cost about £30 ish.. which is cheaper than a battery, mind you if the battery is knackered you'll need a battery anyway... just a thought __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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11-04-05, 12:22 PM	#3
quiksilv Guest Posts: n/a	thanks for replying fizzwheel. no other symptoms really - charged the battery for well over 4 hours and put it back in the bike and it really tried to start but no joy? Tried until the battery went flat then put it back on charge and it was charged again in 30 mins, I did think that maybe it started at the garage because they may have used a booster to start it? Not really sure.... any hint, tips etc would be great.

11-04-05, 12:59 PM	#4
Splosh Guest Posts: n/a	Sounds just like the problem that I had a few weeks ago..... Engine wants to go but wont spring to life???????? If you look in Tuning Tweaking etc... (help my bike won't start) & (Bike is back - posted today) My probs were Blocked Carbs and Contaminated fuel!!!!! My problem was an overnight one !!!! Bike was going the previous evening, but not the following morning!!!!! Splosh xxxxx

11-04-05, 01:43 PM	#6
quiksilv Guest Posts: n/a	thats what i thought, might just bite the dust and get a new one... will keep you posted. Odd thing is it worked fine while i was using it a few days a week - went on holiday and it was kna**ered... can you get a booster of something liek that to get a bike started?

11-04-05, 02:26 PM	#8
wolverine04uk Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry to butt in but had to post. What kinda batteries you gettin? I had to get a new battery and it only cost me £25 from the local bike shop. I know there are batteries for nearly £80 but you don't have to get them. And the cheaper one I got has been fine for over the 6 months since I got it.

11-04-05, 02:44 PM	#9
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Why did your dealer charge you £180 to find nothing wrong with your bike and start it for you?

11-04-05, 02:47 PM	#10
quiksilv Guest Posts: n/a	wow that’s cheap - do you know the make of the battery? The garage charged me because i had a new filter, oil general service and a new indicator put in, oh and that trusty old labor charge.