Can't Start my Bike...

[Pete16]

I bought this bike about 2 months ago with my brother, and we both use it..it's only a peugeot XPSSM...

so..i went away for a week and come back and i can't start the bike...whenever i press the start button it does the usual clicky sound then goes in a less dull whine...then nothing....the only way i can start it is bump starting...i was wondering what you all thought this could be

(yay first post, i'm new !)

[map]

Check the battery - is it over 12v with a meter?
If not get it charged. Maybe an idea to charge it anyhow.
Also check condition of battery - fluid levels, condition, etc.
Use a bike battery charger NOT a car charger.

Could check by getting jump leads to a car 12v battery.

HTH
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[Pete16]

ok heh, you might wana dumb that down for me i don't know alot about bikes n stuff..this is my first...

[Scotsman37]

Read this furum thread via this link for info on how to check a bike battery with a digital multimeter which can be bought from Maplin Electropnics located in just about every city centre within the UK.

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=40754

Maplin Eelctronic's digital multimeter;

https://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=37279&TabID=1&source=15&WorldID=&doy=1m2

And a basic how to use guide;

https://www.doctronics.co.uk/meter.htm#what

[map]

Don't recognise that designation for a Peugeot.
I'll assume this is a wind-up.

If really a numpty suggest you buy this - click here or even buy this - click here as well
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...and the whirlwind is in the thorn trees, it's hard for thee to kick against the pricks...
Gibbs, what did Duckie look like when he was younger?