ER5 starting problems (as usual) *UPDATE* - FIXED :D

[dan_flash]

Good people, the never-ending starting issues continue with my ER5.
Thought I'd take a shot here before I call someone out.

It basically refuses to start at the moment.
No problems during March - got it started every time (though I usually had to start it without choke and then gradually pull the choke on once it fired).
Now, after 4 days of not riding, the thing just wont fire.

Sometimes the starter motor turns over but doesn't fire at all. This is more frequent when leaving the choke unopened.
Sometimes the starter motor tries but then just stops suddenly (maybe after turning over once). This is more frequent when opening the choke.

2+2= problem with the choke, although I'm new(ish) to motorcycling so my guess is probably as good as any average Joe's.

Cheers guys, appreciate any thoughts
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Yamaha XJ600S, Volvo v40.

[hazza]

Id do a test on your battery first if it turns over once then stops.
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[dan_flash]

Cheers man I'll look into that. To my knowledge the battery has never been renewed - it's ancient.
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[Usher4566]

Hi they are ushally bullet prof bikes .have u tryied.bump starting ie put in gear run down road and let clutch out
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[dan_flash]

[Benson_JV]

[Bomberman]

Sounds like battery, almost exactly like the symptoms on my GPZ over winter as teh battery failed. New battery, starts second turn I'd get a multimeter on it before buying a new one though!
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'89 TZR 125 - '94 GPZ500s - ZK3 GSXR600 Alstare

[hazza]

[Benson_JV]

Eh, learn something new everyday!

Must be broken on my GPz though...I'm forever trying to find neutral and getting 2nd!
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Riding: CBR600FW Driving: Audi A6
Previous Bikes: '96 Bandit 600, '96 GPz305

[hazza]

As far as i understand, it works using 3 small ball bearings on the shaft that are thrown out via centrifugal force thus enabling the shift to second whilst moving.

Removing the system requires the crank cases to be split!

Bit of useless info for you there
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3 Honda NC50's(Sold)-->'72 Puch Maxi S (Sold, want it back!)--> '90 Yamaha RXS 100 (Stolen)--> '87 Honda Cub 90(Sold) --> '95 Kawasaki Eliminator (Sold) --> '98 Bandit 600 (Sold) -->'07 SV650S (Current)

[dan_flash]

Haha this thread is turning into 'The Pros and Cons of the 1 down 5 up Manual Transmission System'!

Aye, what Hazza said

To update, I didn't bother with the volt-meter as the battery looked terrible: covered in grime, filthy nuts and connectors, etc.

Just letting the acid drip into the battery now as I type, in about 10 mins or so I'll go hook it up and fire it up. Will be a massive relief if it fixes the starting issue as all the other problems that came as a consequence of me buying a cheap motorcycle have been more-or-less resolved.

Will report back, thanks for all your help and insights chaps
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Yamaha XJ600S, Volvo v40.

[Bomberman]

[dan_flash]

Hmmm in the short time I've had my ER5, perhaps the only thing I've never had a problem with is it's positive neutral finder - seems to always get it right for me.

Anyway, as subject suggests, it's fixed now and god damn am I so flipping happy!

Fitted the new £55 battery, choke on full, approx 0.38 seconds after touching the starter button it fired up like it should

Cheers for all the help chaps really appreciate it
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Yamaha XJ600S, Volvo v40.

[Bomberman]

[DrDonnyBrago]