1 Problems with starting.... Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:52 pm
twincarb
Life time member
Hi one and all..... just having a problem cranking the bike over and getting her to fire....
Battery is a good one and holding it's charge but as soon as i turn the ignition on and press start the starter motor turns for about 3 secs then acts as if there is to low a voltage....
Puff of smoke and that's it i know that the starter motor has burnt itself out and the starter relay has arched... ignition off no change have to grab a screwdriver to disconnect the battery....
Any ideas where to look? what is going to be the likely cause of the probable current drain? I think that the spare starter motor i have here i can repair her but know it will also need a new brush set soon....
I also know that the spark plugs are sparking so that is one thing.....
can someone confirm which cylinders are fired off which o/p of the coils... when looking at the straight on fitted to the bike.... many thanks
walking away now as i want to scream....
Battery is a good one and holding it's charge but as soon as i turn the ignition on and press start the starter motor turns for about 3 secs then acts as if there is to low a voltage....
Puff of smoke and that's it i know that the starter motor has burnt itself out and the starter relay has arched... ignition off no change have to grab a screwdriver to disconnect the battery....
Any ideas where to look? what is going to be the likely cause of the probable current drain? I think that the spare starter motor i have here i can repair her but know it will also need a new brush set soon....
I also know that the spark plugs are sparking so that is one thing.....
can someone confirm which cylinders are fired off which o/p of the coils... when looking at the straight on fitted to the bike.... many thanks
walking away now as i want to scream....
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BMW K100LT 1988
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