The_Happy_Drunk
Tuned and Synch'ed
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- Mar 16, 2009
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Hi all,
Not sure if I'm in the right forum, I have a small block and this appears to be the only small block forum available. If there is a more appropriate forum, just say and I will be happy to re-post there.
I ride a Breva 750 '03 model, and have been experiencing more and more issues when starting. I normally get one go at starting and if it doesn't start, I "might" get a second go if I'm lucky. The engine turns but appears slightly laboured. Today, it would start and the only way to get going was by push starting.
I originally thought it was a dying battery and as such replaced it. The old battery was a Deka and it's CCA rating was 210 (and three years old). The replacement battery was the same type but the newer models are now CCA 220. I replaced the battery last week which seemed to fix the issue until yesterday. The bike is also connected to a battery saver (trickle and maintenance charger) whenever the bike is parked at home.
Today, I removed the battery and starter motor. I checked the starter motors brushes which seem fine (about half length left), I also checked and cleaned the connections and the mounting points of the starter motor. I also did the same to the earthing point to the engine block and re-checked the battery terminals and cables. The engine block earthing point and the starter motor mounting point had a small amount of build-up but have now been cleaned. I also checked all of the fuses.
I'm now waiting for the battery to be fully charged before seeing if the engine will start again, at which point I will confirm that the battery is being charged while the bike is running. I will see if there is any drain from the battery when not running.
My question is....if I still have an issue, what should I be looking at next. I really would prefer to fix it myself but its getting to the point of taking it to a professional.
Cheers
Leon
Not sure if I'm in the right forum, I have a small block and this appears to be the only small block forum available. If there is a more appropriate forum, just say and I will be happy to re-post there.
I ride a Breva 750 '03 model, and have been experiencing more and more issues when starting. I normally get one go at starting and if it doesn't start, I "might" get a second go if I'm lucky. The engine turns but appears slightly laboured. Today, it would start and the only way to get going was by push starting.
I originally thought it was a dying battery and as such replaced it. The old battery was a Deka and it's CCA rating was 210 (and three years old). The replacement battery was the same type but the newer models are now CCA 220. I replaced the battery last week which seemed to fix the issue until yesterday. The bike is also connected to a battery saver (trickle and maintenance charger) whenever the bike is parked at home.
Today, I removed the battery and starter motor. I checked the starter motors brushes which seem fine (about half length left), I also checked and cleaned the connections and the mounting points of the starter motor. I also did the same to the earthing point to the engine block and re-checked the battery terminals and cables. The engine block earthing point and the starter motor mounting point had a small amount of build-up but have now been cleaned. I also checked all of the fuses.
I'm now waiting for the battery to be fully charged before seeing if the engine will start again, at which point I will confirm that the battery is being charged while the bike is running. I will see if there is any drain from the battery when not running.
My question is....if I still have an issue, what should I be looking at next. I really would prefer to fix it myself but its getting to the point of taking it to a professional.
Cheers
Leon