Edit title should read 'ignition problem'
On hols in Kas about 900kms from home bike has developed an ignition problem. Used to start perfectly after 2-3 turns, however about a week ago it didnt start first time, in fact it sounded like the battery was going flat after 5-6 turns. Tried again no start but turned over well, no indication of low battery. Started third time.
That was a week ago. Would start immediatly when warm. Had the same start up issue in Oludeniz yesterday rode perfectly to Kas. Same problem today however started on 4th or 5th attempt. Just before firing to life I can hear a 'put' from one of the cylinders.
Possible indicator of problem...LED volt meter gizmo I bought off an inmate here occasionally went red while riding with Micro DE's on. Also, this all started after I removed the fuel line to pump some petrol into my Primus bottle. Done this many times before without a hitch...checked lines all ok.
The clock doesnt reset and the starter motor is supposidly a reconditioned unit fitted by my mechanic not more than 2000kms ago.
Battery connections all seem ok.
I have an unresolved problem as detailed here, however I've not experienced ignition problems in the past.
I'm not really in a position to do much, but open to suggestions for simple checks. Cheers
On hols in Kas about 900kms from home bike has developed an ignition problem. Used to start perfectly after 2-3 turns, however about a week ago it didnt start first time, in fact it sounded like the battery was going flat after 5-6 turns. Tried again no start but turned over well, no indication of low battery. Started third time.
That was a week ago. Would start immediatly when warm. Had the same start up issue in Oludeniz yesterday rode perfectly to Kas. Same problem today however started on 4th or 5th attempt. Just before firing to life I can hear a 'put' from one of the cylinders.
Possible indicator of problem...LED volt meter gizmo I bought off an inmate here occasionally went red while riding with Micro DE's on. Also, this all started after I removed the fuel line to pump some petrol into my Primus bottle. Done this many times before without a hitch...checked lines all ok.
The clock doesnt reset and the starter motor is supposidly a reconditioned unit fitted by my mechanic not more than 2000kms ago.
Battery connections all seem ok.
I have an unresolved problem as detailed here, however I've not experienced ignition problems in the past.
I'm not really in a position to do much, but open to suggestions for simple checks. Cheers
