help? it won't start - SV650.org

25-06-07, 07:50 AM

i went to my bike this morning to head off to work but there was no lights, no ignition, not even the slightest noise in trying to turn it on.

have i drained the battery? there is nothing wrong with any of the fuses, i can't see any wiring that has come loose.

does someone have a battery jump start thing they could lend me so i can test the battery?

Spiderman · 25-06-07, 08:24 AM

Oh dear, sounds like you left the parking lights on hun. We've all done it at some time or another.
Get the battery onto an Optimate and it should be OK.
Hope theres someone local who can help out in the meanwhile. Its so annoying when it happens first thing in the morning aint it?

Feel for you hun.

25-06-07, 08:25 AM

does sound like a battery problem, maybe, you rectifier is shot?

what bike is it?

jambo · 25-06-07, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by hovis

does sound like a battery problem, maybe, you rectifier is shot?

what bike is it?

Let's not jump on the rectifier band wagon just yet eh?

Sorry to hear about this but I'd go with Zig for now and if that doesn't help we'll worry about it from there!

I can drop a battry charger in to you tomorrow if you need, just drop me a PM or give us a call

Jambo

25-06-07, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jambo

eh?

Sorry to hear about this but I'd go with Zig for now and if that doesn't help we'll worry about it from there!

Jambo

zig?

jambo · 25-06-07, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hovis

zig?

That would be our resident neighbourhood crime fighting hero... Spiderman!

25-06-07, 09:01 AM

oh..........

25-06-07, 09:09 AM

thanks all, i must have turned the key round one notch too many. Although the parks didn't seem to be on when i left it on saturday, but then i have done things without realising it before.

Thanks Jambo, we'll see if the battery charges, and if not, i shall be back here asking for further advise on where to get parts. (hopefully not though!)

Biker Biggles · 25-06-07, 09:28 AM

Been there done that.
One of Mr Suzuki's more annoying design jokes is the parking lights ability to switch itself on and leave you stranded with a flat battery.
If it's a curvy it can be bump started with a hefty push,but you need a helper or a hill.

25-06-07, 11:14 AM

I've got a shiny new pair of jump leads (and a car that can supply the necessary juice) - but it sounds like a battery charger is what you need. If you do need me for anything though just give me a shout.

(Sits down in shock at first-ever opportunity to offer technical help).

25-06-07, 07:50 AM	#1
ibishu Guest Posts: n/a	help? it won't start i went to my bike this morning to head off to work but there was no lights, no ignition, not even the slightest noise in trying to turn it on. have i drained the battery? there is nothing wrong with any of the fuses, i can't see any wiring that has come loose. does someone have a battery jump start thing they could lend me so i can test the battery?

25-06-07, 08:24 AM	#2
Spiderman Where the hell am I? Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Swingin' thru the urban jungle Posts: 7,451	Re: help? it won't start Oh dear, sounds like you left the parking lights on hun. We've all done it at some time or another. Get the battery onto an Optimate and it should be OK. Hope theres someone local who can help out in the meanwhile. Its so annoying when it happens first thing in the morning aint it? Feel for you hun. __________________ . "Computers are great! Not for communicating tho. They have one fundamental flaw ... they don't have eyebrows." AlpineCarStereo: you win ....... eeerrr ..... ummm ..... my undying support of you, the greatest Mod this forum has ever known. My Leige. davepreston: i bow to your modding godliness. vixis: He's this really cute Persian tea-boy, Im so not giving you his number :P

25-06-07, 08:25 AM	#3
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: help? it won't start does sound like a battery problem, maybe, you rectifier is shot? what bike is it?

25-06-07, 09:01 AM	#7
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	Re: help? it won't start oh..........

25-06-07, 09:09 AM	#8
ibishu Guest Posts: n/a	Re: help? it won't start thanks all, i must have turned the key round one notch too many. Although the parks didn't seem to be on when i left it on saturday, but then i have done things without realising it before. Thanks Jambo, we'll see if the battery charges, and if not, i shall be back here asking for further advise on where to get parts. (hopefully not though!)

25-06-07, 09:28 AM	#9
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,070	Re: help? it won't start Been there done that. One of Mr Suzuki's more annoying design jokes is the parking lights ability to switch itself on and leave you stranded with a flat battery. If it's a curvy it can be bump started with a hefty push,but you need a helper or a hill. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

25-06-07, 11:14 AM	#10
Cazza Guest Posts: n/a	Re: help? it won't start I've got a shiny new pair of jump leads (and a car that can supply the necessary juice) - but it sounds like a battery charger is what you need. If you do need me for anything though just give me a shout. (Sits down in shock at first-ever opportunity to offer technical help).

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