AndrewElvisFan Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Yeah - payday coming up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted January 18, 2014 Moderator Share Posted January 18, 2014 I've got http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Accumate-Optimate-6v-12v-Battery-charger-NEW-/251141631029?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3a79352c35#ht_2381wt_721 Great charger it is too, does 6v and 12v 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 The screw is on the engine side. Ok , the more turns out = more fuel.. your having to screw the idle up to keep her running, all points to A.= pilot jet blocked, or B. needs new battery, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 I can see clearly through pilot jet hole after cleaning it so battery it is then. It did lose most of its charge over the last few days but still hard to start. I'm going to give it a run tomorrow for an hour and then check with a multimeter to make sure all cells are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted January 18, 2014 Moderator Share Posted January 18, 2014 a multimeter won't detect the amps in the battery only Volts unless you possess a really expensive meter, either take it somewhere that can do it or buy a new battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I would go new on the battery, example last week a mates Z1300 ,turning over [ quite fast]- weak spark. not an offer, hooked up a big battery, bingo instant start,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Gonna try hooking up to car battery and see what happens - when I've had a coffee!! Although spark is now really good since getting a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted January 19, 2014 Moderator Share Posted January 19, 2014 Gonna try hooking up to car battery and see what happens - when I've had a coffee!! Although spark is now really good since getting a new one. do not unhook battery when engine running, you can fry the tci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Sorry - tci? Do you mean don't take the jump leads off when she starts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted January 19, 2014 Moderator Share Posted January 19, 2014 Sorry - tci? Do you mean don't take the jump leads off when she starts? TCI = the spark ignitor, do not take off the jump leads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted January 19, 2014 Moderator Share Posted January 19, 2014 Don't have the car battery running, hook up the leads and then try and start the bike. Don't run the bike without a battery - if just connected to the car battery. We are starting to need a list now, Is the plug wet when trying to start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 My battery still in-situ, only using car as jump. Plug is wet. Battery water levels are ok. Just taking a break while I clean up some blood - don't ask!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted January 19, 2014 Moderator Share Posted January 19, 2014 My battery still in-situ, only using car as jump. Plug is wet. Battery water levels are ok. Just taking a break while I clean up some blood - don't ask!! is it the dick then? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 No just a finger. Showing bone, nothing a drop of superglue hasn't solved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Started first time from the car battery. Got a mate with a multimeter - nipping round there now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted January 19, 2014 Moderator Share Posted January 19, 2014 Just get a new battery and a charger Andrew, can you borrow a charger to get you to payday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 is it the dick then? = ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,The sink ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Haha! Battery is on charge now! I'll keep you posted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Battery fully charged now! My mates charger is one of the 5in1 jobs that checks the battery as well and all is good! All cells are fine so no need for a new battery Just need to get a charger come pay day now! Half hour run on the way home and she is running better than ever. Can't help thinking it may have been the battery all along, not that it's done any harm to clean the carb if course and its something else I'm no longer wary of. I actually found it a lot easier than the little strimmer carbs I used to work on! Thank you to everyone who has helped - I owe you all a drink wherever we end up meeting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Now just remember that a little maintenance goes a long way to happy biking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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