Subject: Re: Slow Cranking Starter

Author: Robert Hawkes

Date: Aug 29, 2002, 7:50 PM

Post ID: 1710909095

The voltmeter would have shown that immediately . The old VOM is your
best friend at troubleshooting.

Robert Hawkes wrote:

Kev is right. I had a new battery in my Ambo that was installed and
never tested. Turns out it had a dead cell from day one!! Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: Kevin Graf
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 11:16 AM
Subject: RE: Slow Cranking Starter


To add to Patrick's ideas, Always start with a know good batt. don't
assume it's good 'cause it's new. Probably is ok, but.....
I would also check your charging output.

Does it slow start, after riding for a while? If it only happens after
sitting maybe you have a drain on the battery.

Kev
-----Original Message-----
From: Patrick Hayes [mailto:peha-@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 11:07 AM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: Slow Cranking Starter


In a message dated 8/29/2002 7:46:40 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
bred-@aol.com writes:



. Any ideas.


Inspect and clean ALL wiring connections in this circuit. Use good
dielectric grease on reassembly.

Inspect your timing. Too much advance at idle can slow down and

starter motor.

Test another starter in this bike. Consider disassembly and

the starter and to ensure there are no burned up armature wirings.

Patrick

I take mine anywhere without worrying WITHOUT disc brakes ! But then
again I never worried on ANY bike ,even the BRIT bikes with LUCAS
electrics !And they NEVER let me down.At least since 1966 !

1969 V700 Euro
1972 Eldo LAPD
1993 Cal III Fuel Injection
2003 EV NEXT YEAR !!