So I went to go pick up a 03 XB9R today and it wouldn't start. It has a new battery in it and he was charging it when I got there. When he tries to start it the solenoid just clicks fast. When I went and looked at it the first time it did the same thing until he actually sat on the bike to start it, then it engauged. Anyone have any ideas? Bad starter?
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Have it tested under load at any local auto parts store. Checking it static won't tell you if it's good or bad.
So I bought it. After I left he let the battery charge for a couple of hours and he said it started right up. Then later today he rode it to my house. After he shut it off I told him to start it. Well it didn't start. It cranked over pretty good but then after a little while the battery died again. So, I was thinking that maybe the battery didn't have enough power, that's why it wouldn't fire? Let me know what you guys think...
mA draw test... check the plug on the voltage regulator as well. 03 04 bikes the plug on the reg tend to go bad they issued a plug fix later on. Happened to me and cost about 30 bucks to fix ask him to knock some off the price. Worst case senerio you have to replace the stator. Best case voltage regulator plug or regulator itself 30-40 dollar fix. Maybe end up buying a new battery too maybe run you 100 but should be an easy fix.
mA draw test... check the plug on the voltage regulator as well. 03 04 bikes the plug on the reg tend to go bad they issued a plug fix later on. Happened to me and cost about 30 bucks to fix ask him to knock some off the price. Worst case senerio you have to replace the stator. Best case voltage regulator plug or regulator itself 30-40 dollar fix. Maybe end up buying a new battery too maybe run you 100 but should be an easy fix.
u should paste that along with every other "wont starter" that comes thru here. [up]
mA draw test... check the plug on the voltage regulator as well. 03 04 bikes the plug on the reg tend to go bad they issued a plug fix later on. Happened to me and cost about 30 bucks to fix ask him to knock some off the price. Worst case senerio you have to replace the stator. Best case voltage regulator plug or regulator itself 30-40 dollar fix. Maybe end up buying a new battery too maybe run you 100 but should be an easy fix.
I will do that. I got him to knock $500 off the price...
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You also could try something as simple as check to make sure the battery terminals are tight. You said the first time it clicked real fast and then when he sat on it it cranked up. That sounds like a loose connection sinse the battery is under the seat. He might have moved it just enough when he sat on it. This is also a common problem with all the vibration the v-twin has. Let us know what you find out.
So the problem WAS a loose battery terminal. I noticed it this morning when he couldn't get it started at his house, and I told him to tighten it and he couldn't find the right size socket so he never did tighten it. Some how he got it started at his house after I left. A couple hours later he dropped it off at my house. So after he dropped it off and it wouldn't start again, after I asked him to so I could make sure it was ok. I offered him $3000 for it instead of the $3500 we agreed on earlier and he said fine. After he left I took the seat off and tightened the positive cable, and put MY battery charger on it for about 30 min. And.......She started right up! LOL
Also, Anyone know how to open the gas cap on these things? I cant figure it out, I put the ignition key in the cap and it wont turn...
Also, Anyone know how to open the gas cap on these things? I cant figure it out, I put the ignition key in the cap and it wont turn...
OMG someone else with my prob! lol Smokin good deal it sounds like...but back to the cap my key was a pain when I got mine I assume from just setting a while. I had to sit there for about 2 min wiggling the key back and forth until it finally turned... It was then a pain in the ass to pull out. but after a few fill ups it is now stiff but a lot easier.
So I tried to start it today and the battery was dead again. I think I'm going to get a new one today. The battery that is in it is a HD battery that is only 11 months old. I'm going to take it to batteries plus today.
Anyways, I still can't get the gas cap open. I messed with it a bunch last night and today, still wont open. I put a little oil in it and it still wouldn't budge. WTF???
Anyways, I still can't get the gas cap open. I messed with it a bunch last night and today, still wont open. I put a little oil in it and it still wouldn't budge. WTF???
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They come with a year warranty I thought, check the punch code or our's just writes on it. Swap out for new if so.The battery that is in it is a HD battery that is only 11 months old.
Yeah definitely go have the batt checked first under load. Even a new battery can go bad quick if it is constantly depleted trust me I killed one in 2 months. Also check your ground connections to make sure they are tight.
Then the next step is to do the mA draw test to make sure it doesn't have a short draining it out. If it doesn't have a short and the battery is good it means the battery isn't charging while you are riding.
If that is the case do like I posted early and inspect the voltage regulator plug. Even if the plugs look good they may not be tight and can cause an inconsistent connection.
Once you get that checked if your problem isn't fixed use the manual you can download from the top to check the stator and voltage regulator outputs.
As for the gas cap try taping it a bit with the butt of a screwdriver maybe it just needs to be broke loose. Is the key hard to push in/pull out? Possibility it is not the factory gas cap and the key doesn't fit?
Then the next step is to do the mA draw test to make sure it doesn't have a short draining it out. If it doesn't have a short and the battery is good it means the battery isn't charging while you are riding.
If that is the case do like I posted early and inspect the voltage regulator plug. Even if the plugs look good they may not be tight and can cause an inconsistent connection.
Once you get that checked if your problem isn't fixed use the manual you can download from the top to check the stator and voltage regulator outputs.
As for the gas cap try taping it a bit with the butt of a screwdriver maybe it just needs to be broke loose. Is the key hard to push in/pull out? Possibility it is not the factory gas cap and the key doesn't fit?
I checked the volts with a volt meter while it was running and I'm pretty sure it's charging. It read like 16 volts(can't exactly remember how many), and it had like 13 after I charged it, before I started it. And I don't have an Ameter that works. Right now I have the battery out of it, and I'm going to check if the Volts went down after a couple hours of sitting disconnected.
As for the cas cap, the key goes in and out easy and fits like it should, it just wont turn. I'm pretty sure that its the factory cap.
As for the cas cap, the key goes in and out easy and fits like it should, it just wont turn. I'm pretty sure that its the factory cap.
So I checked the Volts and they read about 12.5. I'm going to get it load tested right now.
As for the gas cap, I did what you said and tapped on it with a screw driver handle and turned it a little harder and she came off. I don't think the actual lock was the problem, I'm pretty sure the plastic on the bottom was just stuck to the frame, probaly from sitting all winter.
As for the gas cap, I did what you said and tapped on it with a screw driver handle and turned it a little harder and she came off. I don't think the actual lock was the problem, I'm pretty sure the plastic on the bottom was just stuck to the frame, probaly from sitting all winter.
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