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Created on: 05/22/16 06:40 PM

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viperkillertt


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Bike wont start and instead relay buzzing
05/22/16 6:40 PM

I finally got my new chain and sprockets installed just to find that my starter is not functioning. Also the dash starts flashing and the temp blinks hot and medium temperatures.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRdw_usZHgg
Does anyone know what this is? While I have been working on the bike I removed the battery and fully charged it. I also removed all of the corrosion on both of the terminals. They were really bad.

Also, I cannot get the embedded youtube code to work properly. :(


Here is a video of the flashing gauges:
Zx-14 Flashing Gauges
Here is the video of the battery partially removed and the sound coming from the main relay.
Sound next to the main relay.


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RE: Bike wont start and instead relay buzzing
05/22/16 9:07 PM

BIKE WON"T START


FLASHING GAUGES

STARTER RELAY BUZZING


Don't panic. I had the temp gauge do the same thing, I'm sure of that but can't remeber exactly what the problem was.....but it must have been pretty cut and dry or else I'd remember.

Are you able to get the battery voltage on the multifunction meter? I think you just got yurself a dead battery. Sure it was charged proerlY? Maybe it's cooked. Lucky you to find out now instead of 50 miles from home.

I ran my battery til it was cooked. Lasted about 2 years. How old is the battery?


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RE: Bike wont start and instead relay buzzing
05/22/16 9:14 PM

Thanks for the response Rook,
Yeah, I am pretty sure it is a bad battery. It has 12.2V when the ignition is off and then 11.8 and falling when the ignition is on. I charged it 2 days ago and I have tried it about 12 times today so the battery is probably a little low. The battery I believe is original from 2007. It may be slightly newer but I bought the bike in 2011 and never have replaced it.



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Rook


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RE: Bike wont start and instead relay buzzing
05/22/16 9:15 PM

Ya, mine made the ugly buzz too I think. Think it was batteries last breath. Has the starter been hesitating the or any other warning signs? Mine was. couple days later, I had what you have.


Hope that's it. Hope I'm not having false memories. That was 6 years ago. Little baby Shorai 14 Ah is still cranking like a champ. Highly recomend.



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RE: Bike wont start and instead relay buzzing
05/22/16 9:21 PM

12.2V when the ignition is off and then 11.8 and falling when the ignition is on.

Yup, I posted the same thing when I had my battery ordeal. "12 V is too low to start your bike" is what I was told (if I recall). I had the Shorai sitting on the shelf in the box for 2 months. Put it in and it cranked right up. Damn. original battery from an 07. DAMN! That's 9 years! You have my Shorai beat. The factory battery usually lasts 3 years max.


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RE: Bike wont start and instead relay buzzing
05/22/16 9:25 PM

Can anyone verify this is a dead battery before viper goes and buys hiself a new Shorai?



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RE: Bike wont start and instead relay buzzing
05/22/16 9:37 PM

It may be slightly newer but I bought the bike in 2011 and never have replaced it.

Figure 5 or 6 years is stretching it. Especially without a charge going between 6mo of sitting.
Battery will lose 1% charge a day, and say 1 month is 30% down from a full charge.
Most wet batteries are not prepped to factory instructions; only because it takes hours or days to cycle the battery down and then charge it up 3 times>> before being placed in service.

My 2009 ape battery was original from 2008, wet at 2010, lasted for 6 years with the factory instructions applied. Big difference in longevity. Battery is clicking and not enough amps to push the stater over.



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RE: Bike wont start and instead relay buzzing
05/22/16 9:50 PM

Go with Shorai. There are other LiFePOs. The talk has died down for some time but I'm happy with Shorai and I trust it. A lot of lightweight battery companies had problems but Shorai solved theirs years ago. I'd do some thorough research before going with another brand if you want a lightweight battery.



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RE: Bike wont start and instead relay buzzing
05/23/16 7:56 AM

Almost certainly the battery. Mine had the same symptoms when my battery failed without warning.
I got a Shorai and so far things are good.

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