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05-04-09, 04:08 PM
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Re: SV650S - engine sounded like it seized!
Doesn't appear to be any fuel leaking anywhere, but that's the theory.
Seem to be able to leave the bike for a few days though, and all is well again. Hopefully going back this Friday to whip the carbs off and clean the bowls out and have a look. |
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05-04-09, 05:27 PM
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Re: SV650S - engine sounded like it seized!
Ok, cancel that diagnosis!
Whipped the plugs out. They were a nice brown colour - no signs of over-fuelling. Turned the bike over with them out, and it turns over fine. Now, put the plugs back in, and the bike refuses to turn over normally. Very slow cranking, and the odd puff from the zorst, but no ignition, or anything. FUBAR? |
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05-04-09, 05:38 PM
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Re: SV650S - engine sounded like it seized!
sounds like your startermotor/battery is a bit weak? see what it turns over like ( it won't start) with a direct feed from a car battery to the startermotor.
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05-04-09, 05:46 PM
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Re: SV650S - engine sounded like it seized!
Got the battery on the optimate at the mow. Not showing as weak, but then batteries can just die I know.
Obviously just earth the car battery to the frame on the bike, and then put the live feed to the starter motor, yes? |
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05-04-09, 06:32 PM
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Re: SV650S - engine sounded like it seized!
yep that's right, if it spins up fine it's your batery, if not the starter needs a refurb
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05-04-09, 06:45 PM
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Re: SV650S - engine sounded like it seized!
Ok - Just went down to check, as I'd left the bike on the Optimate.
When I left it, it was on "charge," but when I just went down, the "weak battery" light was on. Unhooked it, wheeled the bike out, and it started up first time. Left it on the choke to warm up, and then once warmed up, took the choke off and it was fine. Left the bike running for about 5 minutes without any problems.... Confused! |
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05-04-09, 07:21 PM
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Re: SV650S - engine sounded like it seized!
So it's not siezed then... Check the charging system
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05-04-09, 07:28 PM
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Re: SV650S - engine sounded like it seized!
No!
 That's the next step - check battery, alternator, etc... |
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