G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Buell Forum » XBoard » Archive through November 28, 2011 » Hesitation??? « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Stevedplumber
Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2011 - 06:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i push the start button and there is a hesitation before the bike wants to turn over, battery & connections are good. i am running a power outlet off the battery tender cable that is always on & a cable for my heated gear that gets plugged in after the bike is started. but isn't the uly power outlet always on and both bikes have the same charging system? must mention it is starting to get colder here in the mid atlantic region.
i hope this is not a prelude to the stator going up.
i am trying to work from the battery on out but need a little more direction with trouble shooting
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Terrys1980
Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2011 - 09:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I know you said the battery is good but the hesitation is a dead giveaway of a weak battery.

I would connect a multimeter and monitor the voltage while starting and for a short ride.

If you don't keep a tender on the bike and or ride it once a week, the battery voltage drops as the temperature drops.

After a decent ride stop and start the bike to see if the hesitation is still there.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Stevedplumber
Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2011 - 02:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

battery is only 2 years old
already took the battery to a battery store they tested it and said it has 400 CCA.
i had been riding it for 4-5 days straight and it would hesitate on start up after sitting for only a few hours.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Terrys1980
Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2011 - 02:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Do you have means or know how to check the current draw on the battery when the bike is off?

Do you have a service manual?

There are several threads on this forum on how to check the stator and voltage regulator.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Mtnmason
Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2011 - 05:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

my 07 12R does the same thing after it's been sitting for a while. I assume it's my battery going down. I bought it used so I have no clue how old it is (probably says somewhere on the batt same as car batts but I havent looked). I imagine I will worry about it the day it doesnt turn over. Til then - im riding the wheels off
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Stevedplumber
Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2011 - 05:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Do you have means or know how to check the current draw on the battery when the bike is off?
Not really
Do you have a service manual?
Yes
There are several threads on this forum on how to check the stator and voltage regulator.
i know ~ information overload

thanks though
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Afpreppie04
Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2011 - 05:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I had a similar situation where my S had a good 2-3 second hesitation before it actually started. It was bad enough that I was worried about not being able to start at work so I pulled the battery out and had it tested at my FLAPS; tested just fine. I did my breather reroute last night and found the rear cylinder breather wasn't plugged in at all, and the throttle body nipple for California models was missing the vacuum cap.

Fixed those during the reroute and now it starts no problem.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Canucklovingbrit
Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 12:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My 07 12R has the same hesitation issue when cranking from cold. I put it down to oil viscosity, because it cranks just fine when the engine is warm. I've owned the bike for 3 years with the original battery, and it has always been this way - no better, no worse, so I don't think it's due to a failing battery.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Nobuell
Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 07:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The same with my 08XT. It has been that way since day one. A new battery made no difference. No hesitation when warm. I always keep the bike on a battery tender. The grounds have been cleaned and tightened previously.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Txkblast
Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 09:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My xb9sx also hesitates on cold starts and sometimes my trip meters and clock will reset on this hesitation I also bought mine used and the previous owner had replaced the stock battery with a dry cell.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Terrys1980
Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 09:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well if your trip meter is resetting the battery voltage is too low. Anytime the voltage drops below 8 or 9 volts the trip meter will reset.

The Battery Tender Jr works great for these bikes and they are only around $25.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Dhays1775
Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 10:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

my 12r used to turn, pause, then fire up. even after a new battery, same thing. i chalk it up to the nature of the beast. it really is a long stroke to have to turn over to get it going. my old harley did the same thing too. i agree with mtnmason. run it!!
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a public posting area. Enter your username and password if you have an account. Otherwise, enter your full name as your username and leave the password blank. Your e-mail address is optional.
Password:
E-mail:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration