Honda XR 125 - Will only bump - little update

[Jefr0]

Hi all

Bit of a confusing one with this bike. I had the bike started 2 weeks before on the electric, first time no problem.

Yesterday I tried starting it but it just sounded like buzzing (from the solarnoid (sp) ) maybe not enough power.

Battery went on charge and still did the same as above. Checked with a Multimeter on the terminals of the battery and was showing 12.9v as normal. Also checked + vs where the earth was.

Cleaned up the wires (they were clean but was first point of call) Also cleaned the earth from the battery no difference.

Checked the solarnoid wires and they seemed ok.

This morning I needed the bike, so bumped it and rode to work. 22 miles later I get to work and turned bike off, went to start and it just buzzed like it has been.

I noticed when idleing only on my RH indicator it would flash quick unless I revved it then it went to normal speed.

The battery is being charged because sitting at idle I checked the headlight when I revved the bike and it brightened.

Any ideas on what I should do next??

Thanks
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Rides: Honda XR 125 ('03) Honda CBR 600F ('91), Ducati 916 Biposto ('95)

[bike-stan13]

Sounds like a fubar reg/rec to me.

Honda reg/recs are renowned for overheating and dying.

The way you describe the indicators changing flash rate with revs certainly backs this theory up.

That would be my first point of call.

[P.addy]

My light brightens when I rev anyway.

Could possibly be reg rec but not heard of them being an issue on the 125s.

Check your starter motor. You can try bridging the gap on the solenoid with a rubber handled screwdriver. Just make the 2 nuts join with the screwdriver and see if it turns over. If not, whip of the starter and give it a tap with a hard mallet/open it and check for shit inside.

[Jefr0]

Stan, had that issue on my CBR 600 but not so sure it's that, I think it may be something simple, is there a way of checking if it's no good?

Just took the start motor off, cleaned off all inside, re assembled and still the same.

Battery still is OK. When I turn push the electric start nothing happens, not even a attempt.

Not sure what you mean by bridging the gap Paddy?

What shall I try next?
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Rides: Honda XR 125 ('03) Honda CBR 600F ('91), Ducati 916 Biposto ('95)

[Jefr0]

Little update:

I left the bike on trickle charge on Saturday night for me to play around with it on Sunday.

Got it out the shed and it started first time. I thought great problem solved so I got onto cleaning my CBR.

When it come to putting the XR away I thought I'd start it again...nothing.

I'm now pretty sure it must be the battery, charging it over night must have given it a tiny bit of power to start in the morning but I think it's given up the ghost?

Before I order a battery, could it be anything else?
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Rides: Honda XR 125 ('03) Honda CBR 600F ('91), Ducati 916 Biposto ('95)

[mysterious_rider]

Deffo need a new battery. Something to eliminate anyway.

[bikenut]

yeaqp, reg/rec, any flashing when the bat leaqds are connected when everything is off??

you have multimeter and can test for "leak"......does the geny get warm when eng cold and off??