[Romper]

Every time I go to start the VN900, i need to press the starter more than once to get the bike to turn over and start rumbling...

Is this normal or should it only take 1 press of the starter to get her going?

The battery voltage measures 12.8V.

Also, do i need to wait for the bike to idle a lot before I click into gear and ride away?


Romper

 

[rick]

Had issue on my 800 were it would not start without pushing button several times. Cleaned contacts on the button itself and havent had a problem in 3 years. You have to take the switch housing apart and you'll see the contacts. I think I used WD40 and 600 grit wet dry sand paper, lightly sanded. If its running fast, wait till idle slows and you should be good to go. Some think bikes, and cars, should be warmed up before operating but they will warm up quick in use, just dont run it hard till its warmed up.

 

[Romper]

thanks.

will play with the starter button...

any other opinions out there?

romper

 

[SteveJB]

You didn't say what it does do when you press start. Needing more than one press is not normal. My '07 starts in 1 to 2 seconds every time. Even in sub-freezing temps.

 

[reddyford]

Agree with rick...my 08 1500 had a light white corrosion on some of the chrome when I woke her up from storage last spring. My starter button was intermittent also. Since my battery was 6 years old I went ahead and purchased one, however, the starter button still worked as you described. Eventually this problem cleared itself but I would have cleaned the contacts if it kept failing.

 

[Romper]

I press the button for around 2 secs and does not start. I then repeat that one more time or another two times before she starts.

Romper

 

[sfair]

Have to be perfectly clear on the problem. Are you saying when you push the start button, it turns over but does not start?

 

[ryanbrooks94]

I've been having the same issue, and I just thought it was because it's 20F outside. Always works on the second try though, just like yours. Let me know if cleaning the contacts work.

 

[rick]

Mine would sometime click, other times nothing. If its turning over but not starting, the problem is elsewhere. Be good idea to clean the battery post and connections at the selenoid while you are at it if it just wont crank or clicks.

 

[Romper]

I will try all above listed ideas.

would a new and more powerful battery help?

so, recommendations for this model bike?

 

[ryanbrooks94]

I just spent $80 on a new YTX the other day and it didn't help me - still having to start it twice so that's just a heads up!

 

[reddyford]

Have to be perfectly clear on the problem. Are you saying when you push the start button, it turns over but does not start?

Seems "turns over" is NOT a universal term

I press the button for around 2 secs and does not start. I then repeat that one more time or another two times before she starts.

Romper

FYI...just remember the head lamp comes on after releasing the starter button the first time. IMHO may be better to crank for up to 5 seconds and see if she fires.

 

[sfair]

Do not "try" anything until the fault has been nailed down. You run the risk of introducing other problems and then the REAL fun begins.

When you push the start button for the first time, does the starter turn the engine over but does not start? This has to be clear or you will be chasing your tail!

 

[sfair]

Seems "turns over" is NOT a universal term


FYI...just remember the head lamp comes on after releasing the starter button the first time. IMHO may be better to crank for up to 5 seconds and see if she fires.

The headlight coming on after release of start button is a fluke, not by design and cannot be counted on.

 

[reddyford]

The headlight coming on after release of start button is a fluke, not by design and cannot be counted on.

I recall this conversation a time ago in another thread. My head lamp comes on consistently after I release the starter button. Do it at inspection time for inspector can check low/ high beam. I would imagine several conditions have to be met for this fluck (ha) to happen. Certainly don't want to debate design happenchance with you, as I cussed Engineers out during Device Servicing.

 

[sfair]

I recall this conversation a time ago in another thread. My head lamp comes on consistently after I release the starter button. .

Mine doesn't.

 

[Romper]

When you push the start button for the first time, does the starter turn the engine over but does not start?

That is correct.

THoughts?

Romper

 

[sfair]

1. Do you hold the start button until it starts or do you poke at it for a second or two and then release?
2. When it starts, is it on fast idle?
3. Do you touch the throttle during start?

 

[Romper]

1. I sort of poke at it for 1 or 2 secs and then release.

2. it sounds a bit faster upon startup (and then slows).

3. do not touch throttle during start.

ROmper

 

[ryanbrooks94]

1. I sort of poke at it for 1 or 2 secs and then release.

2. it sounds a bit faster upon startup (and then slows).

3. do not touch throttle during start.

ROmper

How cold is it when your bike does this?