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REPLACE YOUR BATTERY (Old thread new topic)

  • Thread starter Thread starter BriTXbike
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Dude, I hate to break this news to you, but you've got seriously gummed up carbs. I had the same exact problem you describe when I got my GS450 that had been sitting. There were also many other "little" problems (not expensive, just really time consuming). I've written several posts about the whole "restore-a-bike-that's-been-sitting" routine. Do a search for posts by me. You will almost certainly have most of the same problems I had.
 
Well I agree it has to be done but to play devils advocate for a second before any of this started I rode the bike for three months with no issues? I'm leaving shortly to take apart the carbs and try getting the starter out to find out the exact problem with it.
 
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/britxbike/detail?.dir=/53ba&.dnm=b8f9.jpg&.src=ph
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/britxbike/detail?.dir=/53ba&.dnm=14d4.jpg&.src=ph

Ok I got the starter out and one good piece of news is the boots for the carbs are very plyable and no cracks or hardening that I could tell, YEAH!

So if you look at these pictures the masses were correct this thing is gunked up. Smells like those electric track cars I had when I was a kid.

I measured the brushes and there around 6mm not to mention at the wire braids so I'll be ordering a new set but how do you clean this stuff out without ruining anything? I've read some posts on the brushes but I still don't know, how do you replace the two that are attached to the piece with the brush springs?
 
Well put a new Bracket with brushes in the starter this morning and put everything back together. Double checked all my connections.

NOW: Click click click, That's all I get from the Solinoid now :evil: I used to be able to jump it from the battery truck but now I got nothing! I can't think it's a ground wire b/c all my connections were cleaned and double checked before I put them back on the bike. I even tried to jump the positive terminal to the ground on the solinoid and same thing. I guess I'm gonna try a new Solinoid and hope that works or I just might start pulling hair. Off to Lowes for a tractor Solinoid!
 
Umm yeah DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY DIFFERENT WEIRED THINGS HAPPEN when you have a bad battery, JUST READ THIS THREAD!

Focus Frenzy was kind enough to come up to my house and let me know the battery needed to be replaced :oops:

THE ONE TEST I didn't do was turn the key on and check the Battery readings. I have to say two good things came out of it. 1. Focus Frenzy has made me a star with the center stand LOL and 2.I've learned allot about this bike which was one of the main reasons I bought it.

GS Bikes RULE!

OH YEAH AND GO HUSKERS! \:D/
 
Did I mention I charge a referal fee if Leon comes to your house :lol: ? I accept Paypal & most major major credit cards. He usually solves most of my problems once I finally pay attention :? .
 
KEEP THE NEW STATOR. you will eventually need it, believe us.
 
I actually had canceled the order when I started looking at other things. $150 is kinda steep for me right now.

Steve you coming to ride on Sunday with us?
 
BriTXbike said:
I actually had canceled the order when I started looking at other things. $150 is kinda steep for me right now.

Steve you coming to ride on Sunday with us?
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Just saw this and assuming you mean me (if not, :oops: ). Had to work today (time & 1/2). Sunday's usually not good for me (church, NASCAR, nap) but there are always exceptions. However, I need to be back here by 4:00 tomorrow & won't be able to get out before 1:00 so doesn't look like it will work this time. Catch me next time. I always enjoy meeting new GS guys.
 
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