Bad Bike Day

No Worries · 05-27-2009, 12:21 AM

Sounds like no spark. Nine times out of ten, the safety switch on the kickstand is dirty. I would also check the fuses.

Amber Lamps · 05-27-2009, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Worries

Sounds like no spark. Nine times out of ten, the safety switch on the kickstand is dirty. I would also check the fuses.

I'm in the Kickstand switch camp as well... it's the only "sudden" problem I can think of, except the possibility of the tip over switch having fallen off of it's mount.

I agree that you need to check the fuses and see if the fuel pump is running...

Amber Lamps · 05-27-2009, 02:27 AM

Just in case...

http://www.repairmanualclub.com/moto...x.php?dlid=573

marko138 · 05-27-2009, 07:50 AM

Man this situation is all too familiar to me. I'm still not certain what my problem was...but double check that battery. Put it on a Tender anyway. And I'd stop riding that bitch such short trips. Battery won't charge.

askmrjesus · 05-27-2009, 09:25 AM

You said the starter "seemed to work" but the bike won't turn over.

Could you hear the started moving? If it's moving and the bike isn't turning over, it could be that the started gear is FUBAR, or that the solenoid is dirty or just plain busted (ala GasMan).

But, let's back up a step first. Put a voltmeter on the battery after charging it. If you don't have a voltmeter, stop reading now, and go get one.

Hi. Welcome back. Ok, what's the voltmeter say? 12.75 or so? Good, but that means nothing. Even though the battery is "charged", you may just have what is called a "surface charge". Hit the starter button, and watch the voltmeter. If the reading drops more than 1-2 volts, you have a dead cell, no fluid in the battery, or some other fucked up battery problem.

Kick stand switches: The Safety-Nazi asshole who came up this this idea, should be shot in the balls. "Hey, I have an idea, lets put a switch that can disable the bike, in a place where it's sure to get dirty and fail!" Cut that fucking thing off and throw it away. Bridge the wires to complete the circuit, or get creative, and wire up a toggle switch in a hidden location (instant anti-theft device).

JC

JoJoYZF · 05-27-2009, 10:24 PM

Im going to grab a voltmeter from work tomorrow and throw the battery on the tender tomorrow as well. I just got done fighting with verizon about a extra $80 that was on my bill, so I didnt mess with it at all tonight. This way friday Ill have my voltmeter to test the battery and the battery should be fully charged (unless its the cause of this). I thought about the kickstand switch and will check that as well.

The starter was cranking, but the engine wont turn over.

I also did find that there is a fuel filter and where it is (thanks to the haynes manual) so thats one of the first things Ill be checking after the battery and kickstand switch.

On a good note I did get the tow charge dropped to $75 and got my verizon mistake dropped from $80 to $5.

Gas Man · 05-28-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

The starter was cranking, but the engine wont turn over.

Please verify this... or is more like

starter was cranking
engine is turning over but won't fire?

05-27-2009, 09:25 AM	#5
askmrjesus Soul Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Everywhere, all the time. Moto: '0000 Custom Turbo Cross (with jet kit). Posts: 6,481	You said the starter "seemed to work" but the bike won't turn over. Could you hear the started moving? If it's moving and the bike isn't turning over, it could be that the started gear is FUBAR, or that the solenoid is dirty or just plain busted (ala GasMan). But, let's back up a step first. Put a voltmeter on the battery after charging it. If you don't have a voltmeter, stop reading now, and go get one. Hi. Welcome back. Ok, what's the voltmeter say? 12.75 or so? Good, but that means nothing. Even though the battery is "charged", you may just have what is called a "surface charge". Hit the starter button, and watch the voltmeter. If the reading drops more than 1-2 volts, you have a dead cell, no fluid in the battery, or some other fucked up battery problem. Kick stand switches: The Safety-Nazi asshole who came up this this idea, should be shot in the balls. "Hey, I have an idea, lets put a switch that can disable the bike, in a place where it's sure to get dirty and fail!" Cut that fucking thing off and throw it away. Bridge the wires to complete the circuit, or get creative, and wire up a toggle switch in a hidden location (instant anti-theft device). JC __________________ The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me.

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05-27-2009, 12:21 AM	#1
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Sounds like no spark. Nine times out of ten, the safety switch on the kickstand is dirty. I would also check the fuses.

05-27-2009, 02:27 AM	#3
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Just in case... http://www.repairmanualclub.com/moto...x.php?dlid=573

05-27-2009, 10:24 PM	#6
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	Im going to grab a voltmeter from work tomorrow and throw the battery on the tender tomorrow as well. I just got done fighting with verizon about a extra $80 that was on my bill, so I didnt mess with it at all tonight. This way friday Ill have my voltmeter to test the battery and the battery should be fully charged (unless its the cause of this). I thought about the kickstand switch and will check that as well. The starter was cranking, but the engine wont turn over. I also did find that there is a fuel filter and where it is (thanks to the haynes manual) so thats one of the first things Ill be checking after the battery and kickstand switch. On a good note I did get the tow charge dropped to $75 and got my verizon mistake dropped from $80 to $5.