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avalosf2 · 01-03-2013, 02:04 AM

Over thanksgiving I had an issue with the bike where it wouldn't. I ended up replacing the battery and haven't had a problem since. I just got back from vacation and I hooked up the battery to the battery tender. It was flashing green and then turned solid a few minutes afterwards meaning it was fully charged and just being maintained. I go to start it and it won't start. Key is in the on position, choke is on, clutch is in, and the bike is in neutral. I will tinker with it tomorrow, but I figured this is a good 2nd post.

**old dad** · 01-03-2013, 07:09 AM

Kill switch off or on? You wouldn't be the first to overlook this.

Shadow ghost · 01-03-2013, 08:06 AM

^ditto. Are the lights dimming when you hit the starter? I had this problem but it was the kickstand kill switch getting stuck. But start simple first.

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jpr1968 · 01-03-2013, 08:18 AM

When you say it won't start what does the bike do? Is it turning over, lights on or off, ect.

byggd · 01-03-2013, 10:26 AM

Could also be a failed clutch safety switch.

Ramie · 01-03-2013, 11:01 AM

Possible you need to clean your stater switch.

avalosf2 · 01-03-2013, 06:38 PM

The kill switch was set to the "on" position. I just tried again and no luck. All of the lights come on and they do dim when I try to start it. I have attached the battery tender on it again but this time the red light is on meaning it is below 80% charge. I'll let it charge up again and give it a go again. It is cold right now too; it's in the 20s.

Shadow ghost · 01-03-2013, 08:01 PM

If its already needing a charge your battery may be shot.

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avalosf2 · 01-04-2013, 12:22 AM

I did try cranking it for a while so I'm assuming that's why it was needing a charge. I just ordered the battery too, probably a little over a month old now. I pulled the spark plugs off and they are moist and smell of fuel. I'll replace those tomorrow.

thunder25 · 01-04-2013, 12:41 AM

something might be up with your battery tender i have one too in fact im charging my friend battery up for him today. i have used it several time and i noticed it acts up sometimes. for example on my ninjas dead battery it h had the red light then the flashing red then the solid green all in less the 30 minutes. and sonetimes the tender goes straight to flashing as soon as the battery is connected. what i jave done is recconect it sever times throught the day then i test the battery with my multimeter until it gets over 14.4 volts. maybe something to look at.

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01-03-2013, 02:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
avalosf2 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 7	2nd Post: Bike won't start Over thanksgiving I had an issue with the bike where it wouldn't. I ended up replacing the battery and haven't had a problem since. I just got back from vacation and I hooked up the battery to the battery tender. It was flashing green and then turned solid a few minutes afterwards meaning it was fully charged and just being maintained. I go to start it and it won't start. Key is in the on position, choke is on, clutch is in, and the bike is in neutral. I will tinker with it tomorrow, but I figured this is a good 2nd post.

01-03-2013, 07:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
old dad Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: sc Posts: 7,146	Kill switch off or on? You wouldn't be the first to overlook this. __________________ 2006 vlx

01-03-2013, 08:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Shadow ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 183	^ditto. Are the lights dimming when you hit the starter? I had this problem but it was the kickstand kill switch getting stuck. But start simple first. Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App __________________ Just Cruise...

01-03-2013, 10:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
byggd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Corona CA Posts: 2,114	Could also be a failed clutch safety switch. __________________ 88 Honda VT1100C 02 Yamaha WR426 71 Honda CB175

01-03-2013, 11:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ramie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 430	Possible you need to clean your stater switch. __________________

01-03-2013, 08:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
jpr1968 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 4,556	When you say it won't start what does the bike do? Is it turning over, lights on or off, ect.

01-03-2013, 06:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
avalosf2 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 7	The kill switch was set to the "on" position. I just tried again and no luck. All of the lights come on and they do dim when I try to start it. I have attached the battery tender on it again but this time the red light is on meaning it is below 80% charge. I'll let it charge up again and give it a go again. It is cold right now too; it's in the 20s.

01-03-2013, 08:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Shadow ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 183	If its already needing a charge your battery may be shot. Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App __________________ Just Cruise...

01-04-2013, 12:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
avalosf2 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 7	I did try cranking it for a while so I'm assuming that's why it was needing a charge. I just ordered the battery too, probably a little over a month old now. I pulled the spark plugs off and they are moist and smell of fuel. I'll replace those tomorrow.

01-04-2013, 12:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
thunder25 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 192	something might be up with your battery tender i have one too in fact im charging my friend battery up for him today. i have used it several time and i noticed it acts up sometimes. for example on my ninjas dead battery it h had the red light then the flashing red then the solid green all in less the 30 minutes. and sonetimes the tender goes straight to flashing as soon as the battery is connected. what i jave done is recconect it sever times throught the day then i test the battery with my multimeter until it gets over 14.4 volts. maybe something to look at. Sent from my SPH-D710 using Motorcycle.com Free App

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