HELP!! Engine start problem!!

[dwu819]

Guys,

I am having problems starting my bike. It's a 2006 S2R 800 with 13k miles.

I pressed the engine start button but nothing happened. Not even a sound.

The light and gauge are on so I guess it's not the battery problem?

This happened in friday night but I tried it yesterday it started. Now I'm having it again today..

I also uploaded pictures starting the engine. Hope this helps!

Insert key and turn the ignition on


And then after 2 blinks of the immoblizer I stuck with this

[Popeye the Sailor]

Check battery voltage. Offhand, I'd say its your battery, but let's diagnose first.


And the lights don't matter-they use less energy than the starter motor.

[dwu819]

Check battery voltage. Offhand, I'd say its your battery, but let's diagnose first.


And the lights don't matter-they use less energy than the starter motor.

Would you kindly explain how to check the battery coltage and how to know if it's funtioning properly?

I'm kinda new to the motor world..

[He Man]

to check the battery voltage just apply the volt meter across the 2 leads. it wont damage your voltmeter if you put it on backwards if you have the digital kind, it will just read the voltage going the other way and show negative.

if there are no cheap voltmeters available to you, then just spend the money on the charger, chances are thats your problem. how often do you ride the bike?

I think if its below a certain voltage like 11votls or something, the bike wont even crank over.

Also, it looks like your oil temp sensor is unpluged...

[dwu819]

to check the battery voltage just apply the volt meter across the 2 leads. it wont damage your voltmeter if you put it on backwards if you have the digital kind, it will just read the voltage going the other way and show negative.

Thx for reply. Would you explain more about what you mean by putting it on backwards?

[dwu819]

By the way, I think the "EOBD light" is on all the time and I just checked my user manaul. It said the light comes on when the engine is locked. So I guess my engine is locked? does this information help?

[He Man]

im getting too into it. connect red to red, black to black and your fine.

That light is normally not on. But i think the battery causes it to go on.

[dwu819]

Alright guys. I just checked the battery and it says 12.81 volts.

Any thoughts on this?

[dwu819]

Just want to add some more informations about the bike.

I ride it very often. Almost everyday.

Was riding in a pour rain last monday when I was on my way home for about 40 min..

I guess that was somethin had to do with this..?

[He Man]

12.81 volts is normal. You need to make sure the battery is cranking out the right amount of amps to get that starter spinning.

To figure this out you need to perform a load test. How old is ur battery?

have you ever had starting issues before? (spins slowly, or spins a few times befor eit fires up)

You should also try to clean that rubber boot near your starter.

[dwu819]

12.81 volts is normal. You need to make sure the battery is cranking out the right amount of amps to get that starter spinning.

To figure this out you need to perform a load test. How old is ur battery?

have you ever had starting issues before? (spins slowly, or spins a few times befor eit fires up)

You should also try to clean that rubber boot near your starter.

The bike just got its 12k service last month so I think the battery shouldn't have any problem?

I never had starting issues before. It always fired up right when I press the starter.

how do I perform a load test?

How can I locate the rubber boot near the starter?

[He Man]

look online for a battery load test or do a search here.

the rubber boot is this one u see here. it connects to the black round thingy. that round thingy is ur starter. aside from cleaning the contacts there, you should also follow that wire up, it goes to a solenoid, clean the contacts there too, and also at the battery.

Does your bike make a click sound when u hit the starter?

[dwu819]

No it doesn't make a click sound when I hit the starter.

[dwu819]

By the way,

I really appreciate your help!!

No matter I can solve this problem or not!

Millions of thx!

[Ddan]

In the bottom of HeMans picture is a black wire.  Follow that up until you find where it's connected.  There is a small white plug right next to that connection.  Make sure it's tight.