Re: [ST] Battery / Electrics

["Graeme Ison" <g_ison@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Strange you should mention this issue - I had exactly the same thing happen
to me this morning - I rode the bike yesterday, and it started in the
morning and evening just fine, but this morning when I tried, the dash
lights were on, but it would hardly turn over, and I couldn't even bump
start it - and then the damn alarm went off too - just for fun!

I didn't have time to check the battery or anything, as I had to get to
work, but I am interested to see if it's the battery or alternator.

As far as your management light is concerned, from what I remember, you need
to cycle the power at least three times before it will reset itself.
(Excuse the computer version - cycle the power - what I mean is start and
stop the engine three times allowing it to heat to operating temperature and
cool down again before restarting)

Later,
Graeme



- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Lord Culver" <lordculver@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 11:14 AM
Subject: [ST] Battery / Electrics


> Hello All,
>
> Having battery problems.
> The battery froze last winter, due I suppose to lack of charge.
> Got a new battery 7 months ago and have had no problems until now.
> I tried starting the bike last week, no go.
> Just solenoid chatter, but the dash lights came on and the alarm
(Datatool)
> was still armed, so some charge left.
> I removed the battery, it was DRY.
> I then added distilled water and charged with a trickle charger overnight.
> Installed the battery on the bike, started - great.
> But....the engine management light stayed on.
> Stopped and re-started the bike, same problem.
>
> Are my electrics shot?
> Can I fix it myself?
> How much will a dealer charge?
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Jonathan
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 07768 598367
>
>
>
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