1 bike won't start... time for your smart brains Wed Mar 23, 2016 4:48 pm
bgambrogi
active member
Alright team,
It's time I ask for help from your expert brains.
I have a 1985 k100rs, and I can't get the thing to turn on. It had been running well, until suddenly my power started cutting out to the point where I could only start the bike by push starting it down a hill. Eventually it stopped turning on. This was a few months ago, so I'm forgetting exactly why I decided this, but I decided my fuel pump wasn't working. It seemed to not be pumping correctly, so I replaced it. Unfortunately, immediately after replacing it, I had to let the bike sit for almost 2 months while I was traveling.
Now, when I try to start the bike, the first time I press the starter I get a little of the muffled engine sound like its trying to turn over, but it lasts maybe 2 seconds. After that its just the battery cranking.
I know this isn't much information, but I'll answer any questions people have promptly. Someone has suggested it could be a computer or sensor, which I know nothing about. Does anyone have any ideas as to the problem, or ideas for tests I can run to determine the problem?
I know this is not a lot of useful information, but again I'll be watching the thread and responding immediately. I am broke and can't afford a shop, but I need the bike asap for work.. Any advice would be really appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
Ben
It's time I ask for help from your expert brains.
I have a 1985 k100rs, and I can't get the thing to turn on. It had been running well, until suddenly my power started cutting out to the point where I could only start the bike by push starting it down a hill. Eventually it stopped turning on. This was a few months ago, so I'm forgetting exactly why I decided this, but I decided my fuel pump wasn't working. It seemed to not be pumping correctly, so I replaced it. Unfortunately, immediately after replacing it, I had to let the bike sit for almost 2 months while I was traveling.
Now, when I try to start the bike, the first time I press the starter I get a little of the muffled engine sound like its trying to turn over, but it lasts maybe 2 seconds. After that its just the battery cranking.
I know this isn't much information, but I'll answer any questions people have promptly. Someone has suggested it could be a computer or sensor, which I know nothing about. Does anyone have any ideas as to the problem, or ideas for tests I can run to determine the problem?
I know this is not a lot of useful information, but again I'll be watching the thread and responding immediately. I am broke and can't afford a shop, but I need the bike asap for work.. Any advice would be really appreciated!
Thanks in advance,
Ben