Post by anbrider on Oct 13, 2014 19:43:15 GMT -5
My lady has her bike unable to start, sometimes. Other times it starts fine.
We have a Sym HD 200 2010 Model, and right now We know a few things.
We had someone at the battery store check our battery with a multimeter, and it has an expected output of X Volts, X being the battery Voltage.
We hear a electrical noise when hitting the ignition/starter button, sort of like a taser going off, but quieter. The low 'electrical discharge Taser noise is combined with a clicking noise that frequents every half to a full second.
No Engine turning noise going on. The lights dim when the ignition and the throttle are applied, but at least the lights/brake lights come on at all.
The throttle, when applied during the ignition, does not motivate the engine to turn.
The engine kill switch is 'on'
The battery itself has a small history:
Prior to this problem, the bike started OK, but often required the throttle to start. Colder weather seemed, but not conclusively, increase its resistance.
2 Days Ago; the bike failed to start, even though the bike had been used the previous day for several hours.
1 Day ago, the bike ran fine, started fine.
Today, the Bike ran fine for a half an hour ride. Then it failed to start after only sitting for 2 hours past a ride that lasted for a half an hour. I can't keep it on a tender everyday, as its not feasible.
The battery is about 1 year old, from a store bought off the shelf. They did not 'mix and seal it' for us.
Some things I want to learn.
How to check, using a multimeter, for if the ignition is 'bad' somehow. Wires are a mystery to me for know.
How to Operate and read a Multimeter
How to jump a bike with the solenoid, I keep reading about it on the forums, this seems the hardest.
Familiarize myself with simple wiring on the bike that I can check without major tools
Familiarize myself with more complex wiring on the bike that I can check
Understanding how the ignition system works.
Tools I need:
A multimeter.
Tools I have:
The Owners Manual
The Service Manual
The Parts Manual
Metric Socket Wrenches
We have a Sym HD 200 2010 Model, and right now We know a few things.
We had someone at the battery store check our battery with a multimeter, and it has an expected output of X Volts, X being the battery Voltage.
We hear a electrical noise when hitting the ignition/starter button, sort of like a taser going off, but quieter. The low 'electrical discharge Taser noise is combined with a clicking noise that frequents every half to a full second.
No Engine turning noise going on. The lights dim when the ignition and the throttle are applied, but at least the lights/brake lights come on at all.
The throttle, when applied during the ignition, does not motivate the engine to turn.
The engine kill switch is 'on'
The battery itself has a small history:
Prior to this problem, the bike started OK, but often required the throttle to start. Colder weather seemed, but not conclusively, increase its resistance.
2 Days Ago; the bike failed to start, even though the bike had been used the previous day for several hours.
1 Day ago, the bike ran fine, started fine.
Today, the Bike ran fine for a half an hour ride. Then it failed to start after only sitting for 2 hours past a ride that lasted for a half an hour. I can't keep it on a tender everyday, as its not feasible.
The battery is about 1 year old, from a store bought off the shelf. They did not 'mix and seal it' for us.
Some things I want to learn.
How to check, using a multimeter, for if the ignition is 'bad' somehow. Wires are a mystery to me for know.
How to Operate and read a Multimeter
How to jump a bike with the solenoid, I keep reading about it on the forums, this seems the hardest.
Familiarize myself with simple wiring on the bike that I can check without major tools
Familiarize myself with more complex wiring on the bike that I can check
Understanding how the ignition system works.
Tools I need:
A multimeter.
Tools I have:
The Owners Manual
The Service Manual
The Parts Manual
Metric Socket Wrenches
..BAD TO THE BONE..