jpcfjr
Well-known member
So here are the details:
Bike powers up like normal. I hit the starter and the engine cranks but does not fire. This could go on for anywhere from one to many tries. No smell of unburned gas. Occasionally it will fire maybe one cylinder and then stop. Eventually I get it started and it runs normally, with absolutely no problems at all. Just started doing this a week ago. New plugs installed about a month ago. Battery has never been replaced. Might be worse at cold start than warm but has happened at all temps. Seems to be worse after overnight sit. Cranks at normal speed at first but gets slower as this goes on with battery wearing down. Battery definitely on the way out...I recognize that.
Any ideas?
Some basic facts:
2009, 33,150 miles
Brodie grounding harness installed for over a year
Brodie ignition bypass installed for over a year
Having never owned a motorcycle before 2009, I'm not sure if this could be a bad battery. I will check the battery connections tonight (assuming it starts and I can get home).
The wisdom of your collective experience is greatly appreciated.
Bike powers up like normal. I hit the starter and the engine cranks but does not fire. This could go on for anywhere from one to many tries. No smell of unburned gas. Occasionally it will fire maybe one cylinder and then stop. Eventually I get it started and it runs normally, with absolutely no problems at all. Just started doing this a week ago. New plugs installed about a month ago. Battery has never been replaced. Might be worse at cold start than warm but has happened at all temps. Seems to be worse after overnight sit. Cranks at normal speed at first but gets slower as this goes on with battery wearing down. Battery definitely on the way out...I recognize that.
Any ideas?
Some basic facts:
2009, 33,150 miles
Brodie grounding harness installed for over a year
Brodie ignition bypass installed for over a year
Having never owned a motorcycle before 2009, I'm not sure if this could be a bad battery. I will check the battery connections tonight (assuming it starts and I can get home).
The wisdom of your collective experience is greatly appreciated.