25-06-13, 12:47 AM
Right! I have a bit of an unusual question, and I'm hoping it's a) easy to resolve, and b) cheap to fix!
Recently, the bike has been struggling to start. Not that it grinds for ages, then coughs into life reluctantly (flat battery symptoms), but either grinds away(turning over though - I can feel the puff from the exhaust) or starts within a second or two of pressing the starter button. Sometimes, I have to press the starter (5 / 10 second bursts) a half dozen times before it engages. When it does, it engages perfectly.
Strangely, it seemed fine earlier when the engine was warm. I ride it daily, and often at high revs, so I doubt it's a battery fault... Any takers on this one?
Thanks!
Recently, the bike has been struggling to start. Not that it grinds for ages, then coughs into life reluctantly (flat battery symptoms), but either grinds away(turning over though - I can feel the puff from the exhaust) or starts within a second or two of pressing the starter button. Sometimes, I have to press the starter (5 / 10 second bursts) a half dozen times before it engages. When it does, it engages perfectly.
Strangely, it seemed fine earlier when the engine was warm. I ride it daily, and often at high revs, so I doubt it's a battery fault... Any takers on this one?
Thanks!
The Deef's apprentice