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[Texas7t]

I turn the key on and all lights go on, but when I push the button to start it then all I get is. " click click click click click ..

 

[mrphotoman]

battery is dead, charge or replace.

 

[RJ2112]

I turn the key on and all lights go on, but when I push the button to start it then all I get is. " click click click click click ..

This is a classic example of a low battery. Not enough juice in there, to turn the starter motor. The solenoid is repeatedly trying to engage the starter motor. Whenever the motor tries to move it sucks up ALL of the available electricity.

You should still have enough energy in the battery to start the bike, but not with the button.

Put the bike in third gear. Turn on the ignition and let the fuel pump pressurize the system. You'll hear the whine stop.

Once that's done, pull in the clutch, and get the bike rolling pretty quickly. Hop on, pop the clutch out, and let the rear wheel spin the engine. It should start; at which point you need to pull in the clutch so you don't stall. Put the bike in neutral, stop, put on your gear, and then go for a ride for at least 15-20 minutes. Keep the engine RPM above 1500 as much of that time as you can so the alternator can produce enough extra juice to replenish the charge in the battery.

 

[Texas7t]

Thanks buddy, I'll give it a try.

 

[Texas7t]

I just did it, pushed it out da drive way n second n I started it. Turned around n tossed on my gear and went for a ride. Got back n parked n the garage, turned er off. Pete her sit a few sec, and then jumped on and she started right up. Thanks ..

 

[Texas7t]

Problem.... Spouse left key on most of da day, killed the battery.

Solution, .... push start n take it for a ride ( long long ride if your still pissed off at da spouse). At least 30 min, Came back n parked it. Grabbed some ice tea, then jumped on her ( the bike ) n she started right up. hid the keys from the spouse. Told spouse not to touch my equipment unless I want it to be touched. :rockon::Sport::Sport:

 

[lazamus69]

get a battery tender. Im still on my original battery and its 5 years old because I plug it in every night. Hasnt failed me yet...

I have a buddy who replaces his every 12-18 months

 

[Texas7t]

I read how a battery charger can do more damage then good.. True for a car charger.. but I did have a small amp charger for bikes,. I hooked up the cables and set it to low charge and 12v, and let it charge over night. The next day, it had power for the bike, but not enough to start, I set the bike and first gear and pushed it, and it started.. tossed on my gear and went for a 30 min ride toe get the juice going.
I got back to my garage, and turned off the bike and let it sit a few.. then tried it again.. and she started right up.. I've been gone for three days now, and will see if she still starts up.

 

[ChevyFazer]

I read how a battery charger can do more damage then good.. True for a car charger.. but I did have a small amp charger for bikes,. I hooked up the cables and set it to low charge and 12v, and let it charge over night. The next day, it had power for the bike, but not enough to start, I set the bike and first gear and pushed it, and it started.. tossed on my gear and went for a 30 min ride toe get the juice going.
I got back to my garage, and turned off the bike and let it sit a few.. then tried it again.. and she started right up.. I've been gone for three days now, and will see if she still starts up.

Yes a battery charger can ruin a good battey if left on too long but the battery tender he is refering to cant mess up a battery I dont knoe exactly how it works but basicly it knows when the battery is full so it wont overcharge it

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[DDS]

Yes a battery charger can ruin a good battey if left on too long but the battery tender he is refering to cant mess up a battery I dont knoe exactly how it works but basicly it knows when the battery is full so it wont overcharge it

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A "dumb" charger charges the battery at a constant rate so you can in theory overcharge the battery and damage it.

A tender monitors the voltage between the +vs and -ve of the battery and reduces the amps it puts out as it nears full charge. Then it goes into a trickle charge charge mode (very low amps around 0.3a I believe) or shuts off completely. If the battery it drops in voltage slightly (which any battery will do if left) it will then switch back on and top it up.

You won't do damage with a tender

 

[misterjames]

This is a classic example of a low battery. Not enough juice in there, to turn the starter motor. The solenoid is repeatedly trying to engage the starter motor. Whenever the motor tries to move it sucks up ALL of the available electricity.

You should still have enough energy in the battery to start the bike, but not with the button.

Put the bike in third gear. Turn on the ignition and let the fuel pump pressurize the system. You'll hear the whine stop.

Once that's done, pull in the clutch, and get the bike rolling pretty quickly. Hop on, pop the clutch out, and let the rear wheel spin the engine. It should start; at which point you need to pull in the clutch so you don't stall. Put the bike in neutral, stop, put on your gear, and then go for a ride for at least 15-20 minutes. Keep the engine RPM above 1500 as much of that time as you can so the alternator can produce enough extra juice to replenish the charge in the battery.

Thanks for that really useful info Man!