|
11-28-2013, 06:41 PM | #1 |
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Indiana
Posts: 30
|
Bike won't start
My roketa won't start as of today.
I took the cvt cover off and while turning the variator fan, noticed I wasn't hearing that "whoosh" sound it normally makes. Also when ignition is on, I engage the electric start, but the motor sounds like it churing the way a dead battery would. The battery is fully charged at 12.47V - I have it on the charger since 4pm to see if that will help but this doesn't sound right. Also I noticed that when I twist the throttle, it moreless makes starting worse - sometimes I have to throttle just to get the bike started - but there is nothing at the moment. Any ideas?
__________________
2012 Roketa MC-23 (I call it the Roketa Ninja) ((1st owner)) Currently running; Gates powerlink belt 842 long case No rev limiter cdi NGK-CRHSA stand. Spark plug Koso variator w/ mix 12/14 weights with only 1,219 miles. Last edited by Castle_Rock; 11-28-2013 at 07:15 PM. |
11-29-2013, 09:02 AM | #2 |
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Indiana
Posts: 30
|
I bridged the solenoid and do not hear any clicking - maybe that it part of my issue.
Also I tested the starter motor and it is registering less than 1V, I think that may have been the issue, so I have ordered a new one and will swap and see if that makes a difference.
__________________
2012 Roketa MC-23 (I call it the Roketa Ninja) ((1st owner)) Currently running; Gates powerlink belt 842 long case No rev limiter cdi NGK-CRHSA stand. Spark plug Koso variator w/ mix 12/14 weights with only 1,219 miles. Last edited by Castle_Rock; 11-29-2013 at 04:39 PM. |
11-30-2013, 10:10 AM | #3 |
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Indiana
Posts: 30
|
Also, would a bad starter motor cause low top end speed? I don't think so but am just checking.
__________________
2012 Roketa MC-23 (I call it the Roketa Ninja) ((1st owner)) Currently running; Gates powerlink belt 842 long case No rev limiter cdi NGK-CRHSA stand. Spark plug Koso variator w/ mix 12/14 weights with only 1,219 miles. |
11-30-2013, 03:46 PM | #4 |
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: illinois
Posts: 65
|
Even with a known good battery(jumper cables), it won't crank with the electric start?
! volt at the starter means you have a bad connections or weak battery or faulty solenoid. Check all the connections, grounds too. burnt fuse. |
12-01-2013, 12:46 PM | #5 |
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Indiana
Posts: 30
|
the thing about fuses is I have only found one by the battery, where I also installed a inline for the 12V outlet.
I have not found any other fuses if there were supposed to be. Like I said, it churns like a dead battery, I ordered a new starter motor so that should fix that issue. I am also trying to locate the wiring to the CDI. The red wire to the 4 prong has been chewed thru by evil mice and need to replace it but do not see online who has a wiring harness to that.
__________________
2012 Roketa MC-23 (I call it the Roketa Ninja) ((1st owner)) Currently running; Gates powerlink belt 842 long case No rev limiter cdi NGK-CRHSA stand. Spark plug Koso variator w/ mix 12/14 weights with only 1,219 miles. |
12-04-2013, 05:51 PM | #6 |
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Indiana
Posts: 30
|
Installed the new motor, nothing - it acts the same.
__________________
2012 Roketa MC-23 (I call it the Roketa Ninja) ((1st owner)) Currently running; Gates powerlink belt 842 long case No rev limiter cdi NGK-CRHSA stand. Spark plug Koso variator w/ mix 12/14 weights with only 1,219 miles. |
12-04-2013, 08:25 PM | #7 |
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Indiana
Posts: 30
|
I performed a Ohm reading on the magneto and got .488.
I swapped my standard cdi to the racing and receive a blinking green light which acts as its getting power, not sure why i am not getting spark on the spark plug.
__________________
2012 Roketa MC-23 (I call it the Roketa Ninja) ((1st owner)) Currently running; Gates powerlink belt 842 long case No rev limiter cdi NGK-CRHSA stand. Spark plug Koso variator w/ mix 12/14 weights with only 1,219 miles. |
12-05-2013, 09:58 AM | #8 |
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Indiana
Posts: 30
|
When I put the coil with spark plug next to the cylinder head, I see spark, so I now have spark, compression has always been there and assume I am still getting fuel - it still won't start.
Am I missing something here?
__________________
2012 Roketa MC-23 (I call it the Roketa Ninja) ((1st owner)) Currently running; Gates powerlink belt 842 long case No rev limiter cdi NGK-CRHSA stand. Spark plug Koso variator w/ mix 12/14 weights with only 1,219 miles. |
12-17-2013, 03:58 PM | #9 |
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Indiana
Posts: 30
|
I replaced the cdi wiring, it now fires properly.
Also if I replace the standard vacuum-based petcock, will this type - I imagine it eliminates the need for vacuum as it appears it only has 2 ports.
__________________
2012 Roketa MC-23 (I call it the Roketa Ninja) ((1st owner)) Currently running; Gates powerlink belt 842 long case No rev limiter cdi NGK-CRHSA stand. Spark plug Koso variator w/ mix 12/14 weights with only 1,219 miles. Last edited by Castle_Rock; 12-20-2013 at 09:12 PM. |
|
|