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Hi all, my 2012 v7 racer randomly doesnt want to start after about 12000 km. I can get it running with a push start. It also randomly dies when im riding. Could this be the dreaded fuel filter problem?
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No, by the sounds of it, it's either a charging or battery issue. Have the battery fully charged and load tested, and have your bike checked to see that it is charging properly when running. I would replace the filter if you haven't already though... and with the filter, it either runs or it doesn't. No in betweens.
The battery seems to be fine. It turns the motor but doesnt start. Only when pushed. I will check it out anyway, thanks.
Ok so I tested the battery with the following results:
- Battery only 12.45 V
- Cranking it drops down to 10.6 V at the battery
- Cranking it drops down to 10.3 V at the starter
What I found out is that on occasions when it doesnt start and i spray Quickstart into the air intake, the bike starts. I assume its a fuel related problem?
Also, I checked the oil level and saw it was quite a bit over the max mark so i drained out approx 200 ml. It now sits just under the max mark.
Ok so I tested the battery with the following results:
- Battery only 12.45 V
- Cranking it drops down to 10.6 V at the battery
- Cranking it drops down to 10.3 V at the starter
What I found out is that on occasions when it doesnt start and i spray Quickstart into the air intake, the bike starts. I assume its a fuel related problem?
Also, I checked the oil level and saw it was quite a bit over the max mark so i drained out approx 200 ml. It now sits just under the max mark.
What voltage do you get at the battery when it is running?Yes I checked the oil with the engine hot. Also, I replaced the battery but the problem didnt go away. It will start fine for two days or so without a problem and the next day it doesnt start at all.
Volts measured at the battery when running should be ~13.8, and ~14.4v at 3k RPM or so.
Unplugging the lambdas will actually cause the bike to run excessively lean and illuminate a check engine light. It's opposite from what most people think on the 15RC & MIU ECUs