starting problems

[petethedog]

i know this has been covered before on here . i have an 04 rocket that will not turn over i thought the battery was dead so got a new one . still have the same problem. i read a piece from NICK003 back in oct 08 who seems to have had the same problem as i am having i have checked the earth cables seem ok battery is fully charged ignition seems ok hit the start button and it gives the same as a flat battery. any advice would be much appreciated thanks

 

[RocketSteve]

Four other simple checks to do...

1] Check the micro switch on the clutch lever - Hold starter button in and gradually pull clutch lever back.

2] Make double sure the bikes in nutral - give the shifter a good old wiggggggle

3] Check micro switch on side stand - Hold starter button in and flick stand up/down.

4] Kill switch - "ON/OFF"...

 

[petethedog]

thanks for the speedy replys will check them out and get back a.s.a.p

 

[Howard_inGA]

Check the kill switch...it happened to 'a friend' of mine! ;_))

 

[Rocketon]

Are both your headlights working?

 

[petethedog]

Hi Mike yes both lights are working i think i have tried everything.I have folded and booked it in to my local triumph mecanic it goes in in the morning will post any problems they find hopefully i will be sitting down when they give me the bill cheers mate
pete

 

[petethedog]

hi devious thanks for that i will pass that on to the mechanic as it went in this morning hopefully by the morning should know what problem is.hoping its not the starter as in england they are £550.00 plus labour cheers for the help will post problem when i find out all the best pete

 

[gR3yWolf]

Well, was it the ignition switch?

 

[petethedog]

Hi gR3y Wolf still dont know its still in the triumph garage they seem to think its the battery. will post as soon as i know cheers mate. pete

 

[petethedog]

Hi to every one and thanks to those of you who posted replys to my quiery.Have got the bike back all working. It seams that the new battery i purchased was a duff one when tested it had less power than the original. A new one was fitted by the macanics and every thing is fine starts on the button.Once again thanks for all your help and advice all the best PETE