More varadero probs - now its not starting all the time

asphaltic99 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 22 Mar 2004 Karma :

Since my Vara went in to the garage it won't start properly and I have to keep bumping it. All I hear is a click from under the L/H panel under the seat. Starter motor doesn't seem to be turning. When I try to start the bike with the lights on they nearly go out.

Have checked the battery and its OK (well seems to be, I connected it to a charger and the indicators showed FULL).

But if I go on a longish run, I can turn the ignition off and 5 times out of 10 it will start OK though Question

Could it be something to do with the fact that the forks were taken off the bike recently and the garage have done something wrong when putting it back together Question

Someone mentioned it might be a relay of some sorts thats causing the problem Question

Or could it be more serious Question

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mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Right...

When you say it just clicks thats the classic "flat battery" sign, starters do use a hell of allot of power... yours could be on its way out (the battery)...

Try chargeing it for a couple of hours anyway and see if it helps..

Depending on how its wired the kill switch could be playing up, or the ignition switch maybe?

Could be various loose wires...

To be honest your best takeing it to the garrage, tell them its only been doing it since its last visit and you want it sorting.
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Mark_petty · Brolly Dolly Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

My bike had a faulty starter motor. It made a clicking noise, if you are brave enough hit it hard with a hammer and it will start (if its the starter motor)
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asphaltic99 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 22 Mar 2004 Karma :

the grim reaper · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Karma :

Don't believe the indicator on battery chargers, they often sauy that a knackered battery is full. The voltage might be high enough but it's the ability of the battery to supply current that starts the bike.

If I were you, I'd jump start it off a car WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING, if it starts, there's nothing wrong with the starter system.

Cheers

Grim
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