Bad Bike Day - Page 3

JoJoYZF · 05-27-2009, 10:24 PM

Im going to grab a voltmeter from work tomorrow and throw the battery on the tender tomorrow as well. I just got done fighting with verizon about a extra $80 that was on my bill, so I didnt mess with it at all tonight. This way friday Ill have my voltmeter to test the battery and the battery should be fully charged (unless its the cause of this). I thought about the kickstand switch and will check that as well.

The starter was cranking, but the engine wont turn over.

I also did find that there is a fuel filter and where it is (thanks to the haynes manual) so thats one of the first things Ill be checking after the battery and kickstand switch.

On a good note I did get the tow charge dropped to $75 and got my verizon mistake dropped from $80 to $5.

Gas Man · 05-28-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

The starter was cranking, but the engine wont turn over.

Please verify this... or is more like

starter was cranking
engine is turning over but won't fire?

askmrjesus · 05-28-2009, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Please verify this... or is more like

starter was cranking
engine is turning over but won't fire?

This is why I hate diagnosing bike problems on the internet.

JC

HRCNICK11 · 05-28-2009, 10:55 AM

I'm betting weak battery, its that time of year. Jump it off a NON running car battery. I bet it starts right up.

Have you cleaned or replaced any parts resently like say cleaned and over oiled the K&N air filter.

Gas Man · 05-28-2009, 03:46 PM

Batteries are always a source of problems.

if you jump start it... ALWAYS ALWAYS do it off a NON-running car!!!!

racedoll · 05-28-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

Damn, sorry to hear that.

I may be shooting him a PM in the next day or so if I know for sure that Ill be working on it friday. Id gladly pay for his gas to get here and for his help if hed be willing to.

OK. I'll make sure he checks in.

wideopen1 · 05-28-2009, 06:47 PM

But this is what he said in the initial post;
"The starter seems to work but the engine wont turn over."
If the engine won't turn over, that's not a fuel related issue, obviously.
From what I've read, askmrjesus has given you the best instruction so far, and I have to say I approve 100% of all the swear words he used in his post too

marko138 · 05-28-2009, 07:51 PM

I'm betting battery too.

Amber Lamps · 05-28-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I'm betting battery too.

Not enough juice to engage the gear?

marko138 · 05-28-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Not enough juice to engage the gear?

Perhaps. I'm pretty sure mine was/is a battery issue...and he's describing the same symptoms.

05-28-2009, 03:46 PM	#25
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Batteries are always a source of problems. if you jump start it... ALWAYS ALWAYS do it off a NON-running car!!!! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

05-27-2009, 10:24 PM	#21
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	Im going to grab a voltmeter from work tomorrow and throw the battery on the tender tomorrow as well. I just got done fighting with verizon about a extra $80 that was on my bill, so I didnt mess with it at all tonight. This way friday Ill have my voltmeter to test the battery and the battery should be fully charged (unless its the cause of this). I thought about the kickstand switch and will check that as well. The starter was cranking, but the engine wont turn over. I also did find that there is a fuel filter and where it is (thanks to the haynes manual) so thats one of the first things Ill be checking after the battery and kickstand switch. On a good note I did get the tow charge dropped to $75 and got my verizon mistake dropped from $80 to $5.

05-28-2009, 10:55 AM	#24
HRCNICK11 Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 429	I'm betting weak battery, its that time of year. Jump it off a NON running car battery. I bet it starts right up. Have you cleaned or replaced any parts resently like say cleaned and over oiled the K&N air filter.

05-28-2009, 06:47 PM	#27
wideopen1 Trailer Queen Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 12	But this is what he said in the initial post; "The starter seems to work but the engine wont turn over." If the engine won't turn over, that's not a fuel related issue, obviously. From what I've read, askmrjesus has given you the best instruction so far, and I have to say I approve 100% of all the swear words he used in his post too