Starting Problems
Starting Problems
Hi all,
long time no post
I'm having problems starting my firestorm
Basically it is turning over but wont kick off, battery is fine.
Last time I went out was xmas eve and prior to that it had been a bit difficult to start but would eventually get going, I'm thinking it may be fuel related but thought I'd ask what may be the first things to check
Cheers
Rob
long time no post
I'm having problems starting my firestorm
Basically it is turning over but wont kick off, battery is fine.
Last time I went out was xmas eve and prior to that it had been a bit difficult to start but would eventually get going, I'm thinking it may be fuel related but thought I'd ask what may be the first things to check
Cheers
Rob
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Check the big starter cable running from the solenoid under the seat surround plastic to the starter motor.
Where it terminates in a washer-like connection which bolts on to the starter motor, the cable rots due to salt etc and can't carry the current.
It'll turn over, but slower than normal, and not quite enough to fire.
There's been some threads before on this- worth a search.
Where it terminates in a washer-like connection which bolts on to the starter motor, the cable rots due to salt etc and can't carry the current.
It'll turn over, but slower than normal, and not quite enough to fire.
There's been some threads before on this- worth a search.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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I've said it before and I'm going to say it againrobvtr wrote:Ok
Turns out that the new battery my mate got me twas a bit shagged and not putting out quite enough juice to turn the monster over
New battery (again) on couple of strokes and away she goes
Rob

IMHO your better off spending that bit extra and buying an OE (original equipment) battery a Yuasa

Cheaper batteries show up their true colours when the winter comes around, plus because a Yuasa lasts longer you actually save money in the long term

Chris.
Picked up a cheapie a year or so back, and it's fine.
No Optimate or similar, but I use it pretty much every day, so it never leaks the charge away.
IMO it's how long you leave batteries between cycles that kills them, sulpahting I think it's called.
No Optimate or similar, but I use it pretty much every day, so it never leaks the charge away.
IMO it's how long you leave batteries between cycles that kills them, sulpahting I think it's called.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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Where did you see Yuasa batteries for around £45gilson wrote:Good advice I think. A yuasa is about 45GBP. THere are those oddysey batteries which are 80-90GBP...
Are they worth the extra?

I've heard about Odssey batteries before, but having a look for an exact price for the Firestorm, they don't seem to list them


Chris.
I agree with thatsatanzhand wrote:Yeah I have been told the same thing down in NZ as well... Basically I've been told if you don't ride your bike for about three days your battery is heading for the cemetery, unless you keep it charging all the time.


Chris.