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General Category => Yamaha FJ1100 / FJ1200 Running Problems => Topic started by: Mike 86 in San Dimas on August 31, 2017, 05:48:57 PM

Title: uh oh Wont start
Post by: Mike 86 in San Dimas on August 31, 2017, 05:48:57 PM
Have not been having trouble. Neutral light on, hit start button, click at the start solenoid, neutral light goes out (starter does not turn) . Second later the neutral light comes back on. Headlight not on (have light relay mod). Running lights on. using blinkers will also cause the neutral light to go out momentarily. I dont think it is battery, tried jumping from car. Might do that again. not kick stand switch. Actively working on it now. Maybe someone has had similar symptom. Got a ride Saturday/Sunday. Hate to leave Mopar man and FJmonkey unsupervised. Had a day ride last Sunday no problems. Parked, replaced tire and oil today and no start.
Title: Re: uh oh Wont start
Post by: FJmonkey on August 31, 2017, 05:57:12 PM
What oil did you use??? I know your tire selection sucks.... Could be either....
Title: Re: uh oh Wont start
Post by: Mike 86 in San Dimas on August 31, 2017, 06:12:55 PM
Selection? I only need one? Update Looks like it is just might battery after all.
Title: Re: uh oh Wont start
Post by: Tor-King on August 31, 2017, 06:17:25 PM
Hi Mike.
I had similar electrical gremlins on my '93 and it ended up being the battery.  When I checked the battery, it was reading 12 V + but it would simply not hold a charge...  That or your bike is showing its displeasure due to a missing air scoop protector ;-)
Dean
Title: Re: uh oh Wont start
Post by: FJmonkey on August 31, 2017, 06:33:47 PM
Do I need to bring you a battery? So you can supervise us two delinquents...
Title: Re: uh oh Wont start
Post by: Flynt on August 31, 2017, 06:47:45 PM
How old is the battery?  Sounds like it is your #1 suspect, but check connections first.  Could be just loose connectors at battery or anything related to starter.

Frank
Title: Re: uh oh Wont start
Post by: FJmonkey on August 31, 2017, 06:54:21 PM
The problem connection is between the seat and the bars.  :wacko1:
Title: Re: uh oh Wont start
Post by: Mike 86 in San Dimas on August 31, 2017, 07:41:50 PM
My guess battery is 3 years old maybe more. could not find record.  No warning it was failing. I keep on smart charger most of the time.  Looks like may need regulator my charge rate is over 17 volts. 
Title: Re: uh oh Wont start
Post by: Mike 86 in San Dimas on August 31, 2017, 07:50:47 PM
BTW connections OK. Starts right up with jump from car. I must not have had a good connection on the first try. Funny now....is, when I started it, OH crap what now, only running on two cylinders...then remembered I had removed the fuel tank. Runs good with it back on. Although now my smart charger is freaking out. tired and hungry now. Time for a martini. Thanks for listening, except Monkey he's useless and toothless.
Title: Re: uh oh Wont start
Post by: Pat Conlon on August 31, 2017, 07:55:06 PM
Yea, 17 volts is a bit much, if you have an AGM, it's cooked.

One word: Bosch IB301A

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=661.0 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=661.0)
http://cpgenerator.com/voltageregulators.html (http://cpgenerator.com/voltageregulators.html)
Title: Re: uh oh Wont start
Post by: Mike 86 in San Dimas on August 31, 2017, 09:25:16 PM
thanks Pat, Looking like I need a battery and regulator.My charger wont connect it's wicked smart. :sarcastic: Hey that front end in my Garage would look real nice on my bike. What are those forks from?
Title: Re: uh oh Wont start
Post by: Mike 86 in San Dimas on September 02, 2017, 09:54:35 PM
new battery cured all. charger rate normal.
Title: Re: uh oh Wont start
Post by: Pat Conlon on September 02, 2017, 10:01:10 PM
1992 FZR1000

I gotta call Dave and see what's the plan....
Title: Re: uh oh Wont start
Post by: Mike 86 in San Dimas on September 02, 2017, 11:18:49 PM
No worries