New GS125 problem! Starter motor?

[ttr]

Right! Sorted out the previous bolt woes, and wired in the new headlamp today, thankfully that worked without any complaint, so woot. The ticker for the indies doesn't seem to be working, but could that be because there's only one indicator wired in at the moment?

However, this is the more serious problem at the moment;

Earlier it was starting without complaint, now however, when I push the electric start button, the starter motor does its thing for a few seconds, then a sort of clunky-thud noise can be heard, and nothing happens.

The fuel tap is not set to off, this time!


Anyone got any thoughts?


[edit]

Right, just went down to the garage to try again on a whim, and it worked this time.


The question now is, why wouldn't it have worked before? Is this a problem I should be worried about, or is there some really simple answer? Is it likely to crop up again?


Cheers in advance!
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GS125-> NT400->VFR400->CRM250->Z750 + GS125->NTV650 rat + VMX1200->GSF600 + GPz550

[ttr]

Bump


This has resurfaced as being a problem. Started fine for a few days now it's back to going "Clunk" and not starting at all

Anyone got any thoughts? Could use some help here!
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GS125-> NT400->VFR400->CRM250->Z750 + GS125->NTV650 rat + VMX1200->GSF600 + GPz550

[timjim]

Have you tried jump starting the bike,just to rule out a flat battery??

[ttr]

If the battery were flat, wouldn't the lights & such not work?

All the other electrics seem to be working fine?

The high beam light on the clocks is a bit dim but that's about it..
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GS125-> NT400->VFR400->CRM250->Z750 + GS125->NTV650 rat + VMX1200->GSF600 + GPz550

[Paddy Blake]

I would also say it is the battery that is the problem.
The lights will work even when the battery is to low to turn over the
engine.

Paddy.