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Old 02-12-07, 07:39 PM   #11
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it tried to turn over briefly, but i really dont want to kill it completely.

i thought about immobiliser/alarm - the dealer said no to both before i bought it, coz i wanted to know for insurance
i plan to call him tomorrow to get confirmation from prev' owner

i am stumped
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Old 02-12-07, 07:43 PM   #12
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what, if any noise is it making when you try to start it
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Old 02-12-07, 07:43 PM   #13
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If it's trying to turn over it doesn't sound like immobiliser or alarm. Try jumping it or putting the battery on charge. If it's been stood at the dealers for a while it may need a good charge. Did you have a long run on it yesterday?
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Old 02-12-07, 07:48 PM   #14
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started ok at the dealers, took it to the nearest petrol station for fuel - mean sods never put fuel in it for me.
it took a couple of attempts when i got back on it at the petrol station, but did about 40 miles after that to get it home without any problem.

tried it this morning & it wasnt having it.

it does try, but sounds more now than it did last night like the battery is going flat.

should i expect the dealer to replace the battery if i find that it has had it?
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Old 02-12-07, 07:52 PM   #15
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Could try the dealer for a new battery or at least a contribution if it's duff, but I wouldn't bet on a polite reply.

Have you turned the lights off before trying to start?

And the earlier bikes can have a problem with the choke not working properly which would hinder the start process.
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Old 02-12-07, 07:59 PM   #16
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"On the laptop in the garage"
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Old 02-12-07, 08:03 PM   #17
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should i expect the dealer to replace the battery if i find that it has had it?
i would

sounds like its the rectifier or the battery
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Old 02-12-07, 08:17 PM   #18
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Before you go to the dealer, get the battery on an optimate(or similar) and give it a good charge. Thats exactly what the dealer will tell you!
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Old 02-12-07, 08:19 PM   #19
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i will try again

where are you?
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Old 02-12-07, 08:46 PM   #20
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sorry hovis
i am in middleton, manchester
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