Electric start problems

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08-01-2012, 01:22 PM
bailey123123

Electric start problems

I seem to be having a few slight problems with the electric start on my bike (Superbyke SBS 125).

It just seems to be clicking and making a weird grinding noise.
It started fine with the choke turned on, then I turned it off, tried starting the bike again, and it wouldn't start.

Seems weird, fuel is on, there's plenty of fuel in the tank, the battery is barely a week old. Kick start worked fine but I'd like to get the electric start to work again - properly.

If anyone knows any way of solving this, easily, that'd be appreciated. :icon10:
08-01-2012, 04:17 PM
motomatt

Re: Electric start problems

Could it be the electric start motor itself?
08-01-2012, 06:34 PM
bailey123123

Re: Electric start problems

Possibly, it seems to work sometimes, but sometimes it doesn't.

The past few days I have came in off my bike, turned the ignition off and left the light switch in the ON position. This wouldn't run the battery right? Surely because the ignition is off it wouldn't? Just wondered if this could be related to the problem.
08-01-2012, 10:12 PM
humanbeing

Re: Electric start problems

Too much possibilities.
the Honda shop manual will guides u how to finds the ??? http://uploading.com/files/get/7985bmfe/
08-03-2012, 07:49 AM
eddiee

Re: Electric start problems

its either sticking or the cocgs in the starter motor are worn hence only coming together at he unworn parts
08-03-2012, 09:43 AM
bailey123123

Re: Electric start problems

This morning I have taken the side cover off to check the battery. The battery itself is fine, but I noticed a few sparks flying out from underneath the seat, behind the battery. Rather worrying.

Does this spark any other thoughts?
08-03-2012, 09:47 AM
eddiee

Re: Electric start problems

Quote:

Originally Posted by bailey123123

This morning I have taken the side cover off to check the battery. The battery itself is fine, but I noticed a few sparks flying out from underneath the seat, behind the battery. Rather worrying.

Does this spark any other thoughts?

its probs a loose wire touching the frame have a look n check all wires
08-03-2012, 12:45 PM
bailey123123

Re: Electric start problems

I will try and get the seat off over the weekend to take a look under and see what could be causing it.

This could also be the cause of my electric start playing up too.

Thanks for your suggestions guys! :icon10:
08-03-2012, 03:27 PM
eddiee

Re: Electric start problems

Quote:

Originally Posted by bailey123123

I will try and get the seat off over the weekend to take a look under and see what could be causing it.

This could also be the cause of my electric start playing up too.

Thanks for your suggestions guys! :icon10:

im sure it is that that will be ure problem its probs the battery or the wires from the battery touching ure frame