CB1300 Won't Start........Again!

[Renton]

I had to leave my bike at work this evening because I couldn't get it to start.

The starter motor made a horrible noise as it was trying to engage but it just wouldn't fire. Also worth noting is that the instrument panel would reset itself once I had released my finger from the stater button.

I have been reading some information that suggests it is possible that the starter clutch is failing to engage the fly wheel.

Any suggestions?
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[Timmeh]

It's not something stupid like the battery is it? Dash resetting itself would indicate lack of voltage.
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[Aff]

Would it not bump?
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[Renton]

[Huambo81a]

On my VFR800 the clocks resetting and the bike failing to start is often the regulator/rectifier. No idea about CB1300's. I had a similar problem and was advised well by people on here. What is the voltage of the battery?
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[Renton]

The reg/rec seems like a good place to start. Although, it would be an expensive test if not.

Voltage is only 'electric potential'. The power comes from the current, which cannot be measured without a Load Tester. And I do not have access to one.
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[Aff]

If it started from bumping, it would have pointed to a starter issue. It would also give you the opportunity to check and see what the RR is doing with a multimeter.
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[benvanwell]

When the battery died on my Sprint the clocks reset and it wouldn't bump or jump. A new battery fixed it all.
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[Efes123]

[Renton]

I will try bumping it on Monday when I get back to work and see how that goes.
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This is my motorcycle. There are many others like it, but this one is mine.
Without me, my motorcycle is useless. Without my motorcycle, I am useless.

[MattEMulsion]

If the clocks are resetting it sounds like a power problem, either low battery voltage or a loose connection.
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