Starting problems - symptoms

[RonC]

I've searched the battery topics and simply think I need a new one.

My 2005 FJR did not start Saturday. Lights came on as did the dashboard information, but cranking was weak and intermittent. The bike had been attached to a Battery Tender all winter. It is the original battery.

I tightened the battery terminals and checked fuses - all OK. I reattached the battery tender and the light was green on Sunday, just as it was when I tried to start it on Saturday. Same problem.

I jump started the bike from my car and it fired up right away. Then I turned it off and it did not start by itself.

So, is the recommendation to just go to Bike Effects and buy a new battery, or does anyone recognize any other potential problem I should check?

Thank you,

Ron

 

[Ignacio]

I jump started the bike from my car and it fired up right away. Then I turned it off and it did not start by itself.

That's an odd one and does seem to lend itself to the weak battery theory. Stock 2005 batteries are getting to be 5 years old now and it if it won't charge and hold much capacity...it's time.

 

[charismaticmegafauna]

I've searched the battery topics and simply think I need a new one.

Maybe, now, you do?

Have you had it charged (with a charger) -- the FJR FSM gives very detailed descriptions of the Yamaha recommended charging procedures -- and its condition checked by a technician?

My 2005 FJR did not start Saturday. Lights came on as did the dashboard information, but cranking was weak and intermittent. The bike had been attached to a Battery Tender all winter. It is the original battery.I tightened the battery terminals and checked fuses - all OK. I reattached the battery tender and the light was green on Sunday, just as it was when I tried to start it on Saturday. Same problem.

Thank you

Do you suspect the 'tender/maintainer' is not maintaining -- or, worse yet, killing your battery through over-charging?

You're welcome

 

[SkooterG]

Sounds like a bad battery to me.

Best option is to get a cheap DVM (Digital Voltmeter) and do some checking.

 

[scubatech]

I've searched the battery topics and simply think I need a new one.

My 2005 FJR did not start Saturday. Lights came on as did the dashboard information, but cranking was weak and intermittent. The bike had been attached to a Battery Tender all winter. It is the original battery.

I tightened the battery terminals and checked fuses - all OK. I reattached the battery tender and the light was green on Sunday, just as it was when I tried to start it on Saturday. Same problem.

I jump started the bike from my car and it fired up right away. Then I turned it off and it did not start by itself.

So, is the recommendation to just go to Bike Effects and buy a new battery, or does anyone recognize any other potential problem I should check?

Thank you,

Ron

Ron,

My WR450 did that a couple years ago. It was working fine at the end of the season,on the tender most of the winter. Come spring and it was stone dead. A $100.00 dollars and a new Yuasa, life was good!

Ken.

 

[RonC]

I've searched the battery topics and simply think I need a new one.

Maybe, now, you do?

Have you had it charged (with a charger) -- the FJR FSM gives very detailed descriptions of the Yamaha recommended charging procedures -- and its condition checked by a technician?

My 2005 FJR did not start Saturday. Lights came on as did the dashboard information, but cranking was weak and intermittent. The bike had been attached to a Battery Tender all winter. It is the original battery.I tightened the battery terminals and checked fuses - all OK. I reattached the battery tender and the light was green on Sunday, just as it was when I tried to start it on Saturday. Same problem.

Thank you

Do you suspect the 'tender/maintainer' is not maintaining -- or, worse yet, killing your battery through over-charging?

You're welcome

I had to leave the house before putting my DVM on it. I'll do that this evening.

Ron