Need Help Please.

[t-homo]

Another thing is to never jump start a bike from a car.

[Sixxxxer]

Originally Posted by t-rock

Another thing is to never jump start a bike from a car.

They Say that...But if I had no choice I'd Do it...Just make sure it was as quickly done as possible.

[BobTheBiker]

I wont jumpstart my CBR unless the battery is COMPLETELY dead. then I'll try to find somewhere with a trickle charger instead. otherwise, BUMP START.

[m0n1]

Originally Posted by The Chi

have you had any issues with her starting back up since then?

I know ive stalled before and it took a minute to restart but its not a constant thing...

Tried about an hour and a half after I got home, it started.
Just tried it again and it didn’t start. It cranked twice and then all I heard was fast tick sound coming from under the seat and all the indicator lights dimming.

Originally Posted by smileyman

Kickstand switch? Clutch in switch? Some have the switch that won't let it start won't start without the clutch in...Test light and maybe you can google up the wiring schematics...Could check for in line blow fuses in the wiring harness...Good luck!

in the parking lot, I was in neutral, clutch in and kickstand up. This was after about 30 mins of waiting on the side of the road.

Normally the bike would start in neutral with stand down and clutch out.

Originally Posted by t-rock

Another thing is to never jump start a bike from a car.

I hear ya. I have the deltran jr. and it came with the alligator clips. Plugged one end to the connector and used the clips on the car battery. Made sure the car was off.



Thanks everyone, running the charger to it now. Tomorrow I’m taking the battery to get tested.

[jeeps84]

Originally Posted by m0n1

Tried about an hour and a half after I got home, it started.
Just tried it again and it didn’t start. It cranked twice and then all I heard was fast tick sound coming from under the seat and all the indicator lights dimming.

That sounds like loss connections. Check, clean. Other wise the battery may be done. Issues like this are most always either operator error by missing a safety feature. In other cases it is one of those components that is malfunction.

[Gas Man]

Originally Posted by t-rock

Another thing is to never jump start a bike from a car.

As said... it is fine to do with a car off but should not become a regular practice, the car batteries still have a much higher amperage than our little bike batteries.

Allow me to echo what others have said. First and foremost, check the battery. Always start there. Needs to show 12.8volts.

Go to Radio shack and get some contact and board cleaner. They sell a nice can that has a cleaner and lube in it. White can, red print. Cost about $7.

Now as said, check the clutch and kickstand switch. You can do this easily by pulling their harness plugs, using your multi meter (set to ohlms), and by activating the switch it should change from an open to close circuit. Then spray the switching mechanismn and the plug, allow a few mins for it to work in, then plug the switch back in. Do this to both safety switches.

Now when it comes time to check the starter relay, check for the voltage there when the start button is pressed.

Further, may want to check your solinoid connections. I'm not sure about your starter but many times there is a solenoid cover on the end of your starters. This is the mechanics of what happens when you push the start button. Its magnetic. It pulls the contacts into the plunger which draws the power from the battery and activates the starter itself.

Under the cover you will find something like this...


before cleaning and corrosion at the arrows with emry cloth (like 150 grit)



Not done but you get the idea




Your cover may look something like this

[Carolina]

idk mine did the same and I just bought a battery tender and charged her for like two days and she was good to go after that.


good luck

[m0n1]

thanks again every one. havent had time to get the things i need yet, but will check everything that has been mentioned by you all.

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by m0n1

Tried about an hour and a half after I got home, it started.
Just tried it again and it didn’t start. It cranked twice and then all I heard was fast tick sound coming from under the seat and all the indicator lights dimming.



Thanks everyone, running the charger to it now. Tomorrow I’m taking the battery to get tested.

the fast click tells me either battery, relay, or something crazy with the starter...

[m0n1]

local autozone says no load test on battery, but they can charge it. havent been able to get a volt meter yet, cc canceled due to fraud (218.00 charge out of florida, i live in CA) and just too damn busy to wait in line at the bank.
hopefully this weekend i can finally check it out.
thanks again...