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Stuck at a gas station - Bike wont start

Started by 2 Wheel Wanderer, August 13, 2017, 06:17:30 PM

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2 Wheel Wanderer

August 13, 2017, 06:17:30 PM Last Edit: August 24, 2017, 08:03:41 PM by 2 Wheel Wanderer
Well I'm stuck as the title says. Bike had a little trouble starting earlier. I stopped for gas and it slowly turned over but wouldn't start. Now the remote switch just clicks. I had a small service truck from AAA here but he couldn't jump the battery. We tested it and showed 12.7v, when I turned the key on it showed 12.4v.

Is this enough to turn the engine over and start it? Battery is less then 2 months old.

Bike is a 2005 monster 620.

Any advice would help.

Thanks

ducpainter

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August 13, 2017, 06:45:03 PM
Why can't he jump it?
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2 Wheel Wanderer

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August 13, 2017, 08:28:41 PM Last Edit: August 14, 2017, 01:52:23 AM by 2 Wheel Wanderer
Quote from: ducpainter on August 13, 2017, 06:45:03 PM
Why can't he jump it?

Sorry, he tried but it didn't turn over, just got a click.

So I just went and got a battery from Walmart, no dice.

Not the battery.

What else could it be? I checked all fuses, they are good.

Relay?

2 Wheel Wanderer

#3
August 13, 2017, 08:51:54 PM
Can I bypass the starter switch on the right side of the bike?

BK_856er

#4
August 13, 2017, 11:45:47 PM
Verify good/clean connections at the ground, starter relay and starter?  From a distance sorta smells like a voltage drop in the high current starter circuit that can be caused by a corroded connection.  Hopefully just need to clean the connectors or replace a worn relay.

BK

2 Wheel Wanderer

#5
August 14, 2017, 01:50:36 AM
Thanks BK, I'll check all connections in the morning. Just got home bout 20 mins ago. 110 mile tow home. Damn AAA was worth it this year!

ducpainter

#6
August 14, 2017, 03:48:15 AM
Quote from: 2 Wheel Wanderer on August 13, 2017, 08:51:54 PM
Can I bypass the starter switch on the right side of the bike?
Yes. A screwdriver across the two heavy terminals will bypass it...for next time.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Howie

#7
August 14, 2017, 07:23:37 AM
Quote from: BK_856er on August 13, 2017, 11:45:47 PM
Verify good/clean connections at the ground, starter relay and starter?  From a distance sorta smells like a voltage drop in the high current starter circuit that can be caused by a corroded connection.  Hopefully just need to clean the connectors or replace a worn relay.

BK


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By starter switch do you mean the starter button or the solenoid?  In case you don't know how to check for voltage drop in a starter circuit

http://aa1car.com/library/voltage_drop_testing.htm  Yes it is for cars, but it works for bikes too.

2 Wheel Wanderer

#8
August 24, 2017, 08:06:23 PM
So the problem ended up being my starter.

I rebuilt it and all is good.  [thumbsup]
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