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Title: Help: 2006 S2R 800 won't start
Post by: marvellous on July 05, 2016, 04:02:22 PM
This is the first time I've had issues with her after 8 years and 20K miles. Ran her this spring on one ride (not supposed to ride, bulging disk in neck) and no issues. Went to start her today and nada... All gauges and lights turned on but get the yellow engine light. Changed oil end of last summer (MAYBE 200 mi since). Not sure what to do at this point, closest service place is 30 mi away, with no way to get it there... I'm not the best wrench in the world but can usually manage if directed...

Thoughts?

And thank you in advance! :)
m
Title: Re: Help: 2006 S2R 800 won't start
Post by: ute on July 05, 2016, 04:11:00 PM
Do you here the fuel pump ?

If not check wires going into tank ..issue there with breakage
Title: Re: Help: 2006 S2R 800 won't start
Post by: ducpainter on July 05, 2016, 04:15:52 PM
Quote from: ute on July 05, 2016, 04:11:00 PM
Do you here the fuel pump ?

If not check wires going into tank ..issue there with breakage
I'm thinking he's got a bike that's not cranking based on the CEL.

How old is the battery? 8 years is a long time, and you make no mention of ever having replaced it.
Title: Re: Help: 2006 S2R 800 won't start
Post by: marvellous on July 05, 2016, 04:19:14 PM
You're correct, I have never replaced it. I do hear it spinning up but nada. I DID forget to mention, for the first time, I had to trickle charge it after the winter this spring before that ride in April.  Do you think that's it?

Title: Re: Help: 2006 S2R 800 won't start
Post by: ducpainter on July 05, 2016, 04:27:17 PM
Quote from: marvellous on July 05, 2016, 04:19:14 PM
You're correct, I have never replaced it. I do hear it spinning up but nada. I DID forget to mention, for the first time, I had to trickle charge it after the winter this spring before that ride in April.  Do you think that's it?


I'd at least have the battery charged and load tested...

actually...after 8 years...

I'd buy a new battery and make sure it was charged correctly and be pretty sure the bike would start after installation. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Help: 2006 S2R 800 won't start
Post by: marvellous on July 05, 2016, 04:34:52 PM
Okies, will try it... Thank you DP and if I'm not mistaken, it's been a while (fellow DMLer from back in the day)... :)
/me waves
m
Title: Re: Help: 2006 S2R 800 won't start
Post by: ducpainter on July 05, 2016, 04:57:51 PM
Lot's of us came from there.
Title: Re: Help: 2006 S2R 800 won't start
Post by: marvellous on July 05, 2016, 06:03:47 PM
True story, I just haven't been on here in 3 years... heh 
Title: Re: Help: 2006 S2R 800 won't start
Post by: ducpainter on July 05, 2016, 06:09:09 PM
Quote from: marvellous on July 05, 2016, 06:03:47 PM
True story, I just haven't been on here in 3 years... heh 
I recognize the name. [thumbsup]

Let us know how you make out.
Title: Re: Help: 2006 S2R 800 won't start
Post by: marvellous on July 05, 2016, 06:32:19 PM
Will do... :)