Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: Slow Cranking Starter

Author: Robert Hawkes

Date: Aug 29, 2002, 7:50 PM

Post ID: 1710909095


Thanks Jesse
----- Original Message -----
From: Jesse Open <Beaver-@comcast.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 7:50 PM
Subject: RE: Slow Cranking Starter


 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
stop a
 
 starter motor.

Test another starter in this bike. Consider disassembly and
cleaning of
 
 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 !!

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