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Bike not starting

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Jenkins, Nov 6, 2017.

  1. Jenkins

    Jenkins New Member

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    Hi everybody,

    My bike is not starting. When I try to start it it seems it’s draining the battery very quickly. (From trying to wind over to Click Click Click..) it seems she want to start but just doesn’t. Any ideas?
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    bad battery or needs a good charge.
     
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    ^^^^^+1 Need to take the battery in and have it "load" tested. If it is bad and you have the coin, get a good AGM type, it will really help.
     
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    ^^^^+2 get a new battery , if you keep trying to crank with a weak battery , you cause the starter to draw down and this puts a load , your TCI will not activate to allow spark ...+ 1 on the AMG battery , I will not go back to a messy lead acid battery !!!
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Battery
     
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    Just to prove it, try jumping it with a car battery.
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    without the car running
     
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