F3 wont start
08-15-2006, 11:28 AM
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F3 wont start
So I go out to the garage last night and my bike wont start. The lights and everything turn on, but it wont crank and i dont even hear the starter spin. The only thing happening is this little junction box behind the battery where the main fuse is and all the power plugs into is clicking. Does anyone kow what this means . do i need a new box or a new starter???
08-16-2006, 03:38 AM
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Re: F3 wont start
clicking means the relays are going on and off rapidly due to weak voltage
this is a sign of a flat battery - probably due to fawked rectifier/regulator
get a voltmeter and check the battery voltage with the bike off
if it's less than 12V, charge the battery up overnight and try again
once it starts check the voltage with the engine running
if it's higher than 15V switch the bike off immediately or you'll kill the battery
if it's not around 14V your rec reg is fawked
this is a sign of a flat battery - probably due to fawked rectifier/regulator
get a voltmeter and check the battery voltage with the bike off
if it's less than 12V, charge the battery up overnight and try again
once it starts check the voltage with the engine running
if it's higher than 15V switch the bike off immediately or you'll kill the battery
if it's not around 14V your rec reg is fawked
08-16-2006, 04:35 AM
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Re: F3 wont start
check the rectifier regulator they are known for that buy one of the nicer aftermarket ones off ebay or it will just keep happening if you ride a lot of lots........... or just do like I did and say ***** it and buy an f4easy:YEAH
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