my 98 firestorm suddenly cut out when out for a ride.it would not start again.after pushing it to my bro's for 6 mile I was told to get a new battery,still would not start,just clicking noise from starter relay,(definate clicking from the starter relay)then I was told new regulator....so replaced that too....so after spending 100 pounds so far on advice, still no start and just clicking from the relay? someone has suggested it may only be a bad or corroded earth connection(from the battery negative lead to where it connect to the bike).All the lights,indicators,horn etc still work fine when ignition on,but when I press the starter button as I say, just clicking.Does anyone have any suggestions. please help.
Forgot to mention when it broke down i recharged the battery and tried to start it.it didn't start as ive mentioned but the two times it backfired was very very loud and im hoping this was not something else happening? can you advise...
Some replies so far on another forum, so I thought I would try the experts here, (by the way, any mechanics near edinburgh that can help me?)
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iancol says:
Firestorm electrical problem.
It sounds like a bad connection, but a sudden failure may indicate a broken wire or connection. Trace the wiring through the ignition circuit and clean all the terminals as you go.
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* Posted 12 days ago (11 March 2009 08:12)
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magmann.
back firing.
The back fire will be caused by fuel build up in the cylinders, A spark, maybe a weak one, then ignites the built up fuel. You should isolate the fuel supply until the motor is turning over properly.
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* Posted 11 days ago (11 March 2009 22:37)
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kcmc says:
HONDA VTR 1000 FIRESTORM 1998
Hi Mwross1964
Sorry but i am getting a bit confused.
Did you replace the reg/rec?
Have you checked the new battery is also fully charged?
Do you charge your batterys with a Optimate type charger?
Iancols advice is good so go with what he says,however i would like to add, if you have replaced the Reg/Rec then this is probably the short in the system that enishaly stopped the bike.Because the battery is new and the bike has not run to give it its first main charge it may well be flat (clicking starter relay).If you do decide to charge it remember it should only be charged with a optimate type charger or only 2 hours on a old standed type battery charger at no more than half an Amp.It will also be an idea to check all the fuses.
With the information i have now i would charge the battery and with the replaced Reg/Rec all connections and fuses checked,remove the spark plugs give them a clean.Then with them out turn the engine over on the starter motor and check both coils are sparking the plugs.If so replace plugs and with full choke and no throttle turn the engine over again to see if it starts,If yes happy days if no check fuel tap(think it has a diaphragm type rock) and fuel is getting to the carbs.
Good Luck
K.C.and the sunshine band
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* Posted 10 days ago (12 March 2009 15:56)
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robc990 says:
VTR advice.
Hi mate, have a look on this VTR website, there are some real experts on there and they are a very friendly helpful bunch. Not saying that the guys on here are any less knowledgable but the VTR site is specific to that model. VTR's can be sods to start and can have a weakness in the regulators; there is info on that site of how to check the regulator, and much more.
Good luck Rob
http://www.vtr1000.org/phpBB3/index.php
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* Posted 6 days ago (16 March 2009 15:52)
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eatcs01 says:
VTR starter for 10
As said above, check the battery is fully charged. Then, if the starter still clicks, try shorting the two big terminals on the starter solenoid together (with ignition on). If it turns over normally, then you need a new solenoid. Don't know about VTRs, but the solenoid is usually under the left hand side panel under the seat.
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* Posted 6 days ago (16 March 2009 16:57)
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gossie1 says:
vtr elec prod
hi. i have had this before on a vtr thinking this was a elec prob. beore you go on take out your plugs remove the inspect cap with a 14mm or 17mm socket rotate the engine make sure it moves freely if it does look at starter sol.if not the piston is touching the valves and it will not let it turn over [this will cause the clicking you said]it would be front cylinder the cam ten go,s weak and it jumps teeth [repair one 5 months ago with this prob but i hope your prob is elec.
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