gco0307
03-11-2007, 02:00 AM
Firstly I admit that this could probably be posted elsewhere but I thought what the heck, ask the locals first.
Had a small problem with the bike (Weestrom) yesterday and wondering if anyone has experienced a similar situation.
Basically had been riding all day and had no problems starting nor any indication of a drained battery but after stopping for a drink which developed into a chinwag yesterday, the bike would not restart.
Basically, just prior to this stop point (was Robertson Pieshop) I had come across a causeway and threw a bit of water up, nothing to drastic though. Fort he next few kays until the stop there was no indication of any issues and the clock etc kept functioning.
So, after the stop (around and hour) I put the key in, turned it on and noticed no bells and whistles as the motor 'set itself'. Tried to start, nothing, just the 'tick, tick, tick of the starter'.
Ok, engine off, check everything, all looks good, try again, same problem and which point I notice the clock is reading 1:07am (time was near 4:30pm) so obviously there was an issue with power.
Left for 5 minutes and tried again. This time got the engine check but not enough power to start. Headlights were very dim and blinkers poor.
Eventually the bike was push started and I got it home ok but still was wondering if anyone has any ideas as to teh cause given that this is the second time it has occurred (the first after a wash).
The battery is 4 months old.
I am guessing that water is getting somewhere it shouldn't as the sympton appears to be a battery failure but when started this afternoon it starts first push. I am wondering if others have had similar issues.
Thanks, all help appreciated
Garry
Had a small problem with the bike (Weestrom) yesterday and wondering if anyone has experienced a similar situation.
Basically had been riding all day and had no problems starting nor any indication of a drained battery but after stopping for a drink which developed into a chinwag yesterday, the bike would not restart.
Basically, just prior to this stop point (was Robertson Pieshop) I had come across a causeway and threw a bit of water up, nothing to drastic though. Fort he next few kays until the stop there was no indication of any issues and the clock etc kept functioning.
So, after the stop (around and hour) I put the key in, turned it on and noticed no bells and whistles as the motor 'set itself'. Tried to start, nothing, just the 'tick, tick, tick of the starter'.
Ok, engine off, check everything, all looks good, try again, same problem and which point I notice the clock is reading 1:07am (time was near 4:30pm) so obviously there was an issue with power.
Left for 5 minutes and tried again. This time got the engine check but not enough power to start. Headlights were very dim and blinkers poor.
Eventually the bike was push started and I got it home ok but still was wondering if anyone has any ideas as to teh cause given that this is the second time it has occurred (the first after a wash).
The battery is 4 months old.
I am guessing that water is getting somewhere it shouldn't as the sympton appears to be a battery failure but when started this afternoon it starts first push. I am wondering if others have had similar issues.
Thanks, all help appreciated
Garry