NSR started, then died, then never started

G-force · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Karma :

Having the infamous nsr non-starting problem at the moment. I went for a lil ride and I stopped for a bit. When I wanted to start it again to come back, it wasn't starting, wasnt even turning over. I could hear a small buzzing sound when I was pushing the ignition switch. The lights on the dash were pretty much dim and then faded away after a few attempts at the ignition button.

Started it up again this morning, and it started fine. I leave it for 5 mins to warm up and then it just went off after a bit whilst stationary. Then, it wasn't starting up again making the same light buzzing noise until it wasn't responding at all.

I then connected it up with my car for a jump start. The dash lights became solid and it eventually started after a couple of tries. But once again it cut out itself and wasnt starting again.

I'm thinking this is probably the battery. But what do you guys think?

nick606 · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Nov 2006 Karma :

same as you really

test it with a multi meter if you can get hold of one

Jamie S · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Dec 2006 Karma :

sounds like the battery , when was it last charged ?

Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

Its worth cleaning the battery terminals and connectors first, making sure the bolts are nice and tight when you fasten the cables back on.

G-force · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Karma :

It hasnt been charged at all really. If it is the battery, could I make it come back to life by charging it?

I've just done some searching on the forums and found the optimate 3 charger to be well worth getting. But this is around £35, and im thinkin I could get a new battery for this much??

I dont have a multimeter either, unfortunately.

Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

Yeah, its worth charging.

I use a oximiser(sp?). Cost me about £19 two years ago and works fine. Its worth investing in a charger rather than replacing the battery every time it goes flat

G-force · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Karma :

But I have the bike for sale and I didn't want the new owner to end up with a bike with a battery that needs charging all the time.

Is the charge required to be done every night then?? That would be a bit annoying wouldn't it. Or after one charge, the battery goes on again for some time?

Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

Assuming your charging circuit is working correctly the battery should only need charging when the bike hasn't been used for a bit of time.

alains · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Karma :

i think it's more a loose contact on the positive main line (red wire) check it from + battery to starter relay , then from starter relay to key switch . see the wiring diagram
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truslack · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Karma :

Well what's the reading from the battery?
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alains · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Jul 2004 Karma :

do an easy test . on your starter relay you've got 4 wires unplug red and red/white , now make contact between these 2 wires , if your starter does not work put your multimeter on 0-20Volts DC (or over if you have not this state) check voltage between red and ground battery . then a red wire run from the battery to the key lock , a black goes out . as show the wiring diagram you've got a connector under the key , most of bugs come from here . +12V direct is always the red , ground always the green . +12V going after the key lock is always black . so if you want to check a black , key must be on
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