Honda cbf 125 engine light.

Edwardoooo · L Plate Warrior Joined: 14 Feb 2015 Karma :

Hello everyone.

I need help pulling my hair out here.
I have just got my heap of sh1t cbf back from the garage. Took it about 40 miles and the engine management light came on now it will not start.
Thanks.

Accuhaler · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 28 Dec 2014 Karma :

why was it at the garage?

Edwardoooo · L Plate Warrior Joined: 14 Feb 2015 Karma :

It had an mot due for thursday took it to the garage a week before to get sorted.

The mechanic foned me 3 days later said it was bad news needed rear tyre ,chain and sprocket kit ,left rear indicator ,front pads ,caliper seals ,fork seals.

The front tyre was also leaking at rim and rear brake seized on nothing to do with engine im gutted to say the least.

Thanks for help.

Taught2BCauti... · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jan 2012 Karma :

Put the bike on the side-stand, and watch the Engine Light as you turn on the ignition.

Count the number of long and short flashes - this represents a number.

Long flash = 10, short flash = 1, so 3 x Long plus 4 x short = 34.

Post back with the result.
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MCN. · Banned Joined: 31 Aug 2014 Karma :

Put the ECU in the freezer for 24 hours. It will cancel all the fault codes.

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Edwardoooo · L Plate Warrior Joined: 14 Feb 2015 Karma :

I checked the engine light when only on the side stand it is not flashing just solid then goes off after a few seconds.

There is a clicking noise coming from the back seat when i try to turn her over but im not mechanical i don't know if its the battery but lights and horn all work.

Cheers for the help lads.

Nemo · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 30 Apr 2010 Karma :

If the light is going off after a few seconds then it's not a problem.

The clicking is either battery not having enough juice to turn the starter motor or a bad connection.
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Edwardoooo · L Plate Warrior Joined: 14 Feb 2015 Karma :

Yeh I thought that but the light came on when i was about to stop at traffic lights.

That is why i thought it was something to do with engine light.

I can't bump it and also lights horn everything ok.

Thanks for your help nemo.

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Edwardoooo · L Plate Warrior Joined: 14 Feb 2015 Karma :

Is there any other way to check I don't have a multimeter or just get it from halfords or somewhere ?

By terminals do you mean the battery i just don't really know anything about bikes.

Thanks.

Nemo · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 30 Apr 2010 Karma :

Yeah you can get a multi meter from halfords, although tool station is probably cheaper.

Put the dial to dc volts 20, then put the red lead on the positive battery terminal, and the black lead on the negative.

They usually sit at around 12.5volts, you can also check the voltage as you try to start it, if the voltage drops dramatically (say 9 volts) then the battery will need changing.
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Now own: Ducati 848 evo

Edwardoooo · L Plate Warrior Joined: 14 Feb 2015 Karma :

Ok that is good thanks.

I think it may need changing its an 11 plate i got it last july with 7000 miles with 3 owners wasn't the best looking so not really been cared for.

I had to change tyres chain sprockets when i got it and also asked the mechanic to check it over in a honda dealership he said it was ok except cosmetic stuff.