Battery Issues and Voltages..HELP

scotty · Post by **scotty** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 3:07 pm

Hi guys,

I'm an eejit when it comes to sparks, so I could do with a few of you genius's help here....

My bike has been playing up when going to start, ie it wont unless I jump it. Runs fine, no issues but when I stop for fuel or a coffee the bloody thing wont start again, starter just clicks....

Here's what I've got re voltages.

Bike been sitting idle for a week after a 100 mile run.

Batt voltage ignition off 9.94 V ( I know this is way off )
Batt voltage turn key and press start 5.12 V, lots of sparking noises from just behind battery...

Connect jump leads and bike starts 14.4 V, still connected via leads on tickover.
Disconnect leads 14.1 V on tickover
14.7V at 2000 rpm.

Why wont the battery charge wile out for a run, is it fecked.....

Any help appreciated

Scotty

mattblackone · Post by **mattblackone** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 4:32 pm

yea i would say the battery is fooked mate how old is the battery?, has it been left to go flat at any time i.e left ignition on etc

Bill

scotty · Post by **scotty** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:31 pm

Ok, quick trip to Halfrauds, new battery, started 1st time...sweet...will keep it monitered to check voltage OK and is charging when out on a run...ie tomorrow....

Cheers for reply matt