| Author | Message | ||
     96s2t |
I had problems with starting me S2T today. I don't run it very much anymore and was wanting to take it for a ride. When I pressed the started button it felt like the battery was low but I had left the battery on a battery tender and the light was green. I removed the battery and took iy to the local battery shoop where they load tested it and he said it was fine. I am going to clean all the connections and try it again. My question is: Would a failing starter act like a dead battery? It would turn over very slowly and then just click. My bike has over 60,000 miles on it. | ||
| Ebutch |
Ted Do all you said and then we will go from there.129,000+++++ miles whips right over,make sure in neutral.Pull Some GGGGGGs for Me.  (Message edited by ebutch on August 01, 2010) | ||
| Ratbuell |
Engine could just be "tight" from sitting. If it acts the same way after the reinstall, pull the spark plugs and crank it over for a little bit, to free up the rotating assembly. If you hear a clank...STOP. Something siezed up in the engine. Shouldn't happen...but could. For my money..any time I start my Shelby after it sits for a long time (as in, now - it hasn't seen daylight in about seven years), I unhook the coil wire and crank it until I get oil pressure. Then hook the coil back up and start it, letting it idle until it hits operating temp. Also, make sure your battery terminals and all your grounds are tight. Especially on my S2, I tend to get vibe-loosened bolts. Every time I find a new one...I put a star washer on it before I tighten it  | ||
| 96s2t |
Slapped a new battery and it is starting fine now. The last time I had her on the road was 2007. I still love this bike! |
