Bike wont start

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  1. RedBull

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    My beloved Redbull isn't starting???? HELP!!

    The story so far. I've noticed over the last few weeks that its been harder to start after I've left it for more than a few days between rides. Normally I stick the trickle charge on and its been fine. Have a decent blast to and fro work (32miles round trip) but as soon as I leave it again for more than 3 days it dies.
    My last ride before it died was from work, then I cleaned it and left it for a day or so before trying to start her :(

    * I've trickle charged the original battery for 24hrs - no luck there.
    * Replaced the battery - no luck
    * Checked all the fuses - no luck
    * Checked the kill switch - works fine as I hear the servo start up as its suppose to
    * Checked the side stand switch - that's fine.
    * Checked the HISS - That works fine, comes on then off again
    * Checked the DataTool alarm immobiliser - that seems fine too
    * Disconnected the LED accent lights - just in case that milli amp of power it draws effects it? - it didn't

    Everything seems fine, it has power, it turns over, but it just doesn't fire up - Any ideas?
     
  2. martinowen

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    Stator?
     
  3. RedBull

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    Starter you mean? what about it? what am I looking for?
     
  4. martinowen

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    No I mean one of these


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  5. thezipsteruk

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    nope he means Stator (or alternator) sounds likely
     
  6. madmac

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    Can you hear the fuel pump priming when you turn the key? If not then there's either a fuel pump issue or your immobiliser is not enabling it for some reason.
     
  7. phantom

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    could be a number of things, but because it was running
    then getting harder to start I would say check the plugs and coils
     
  8. BladeWitch

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    id be checking the plugs mate
     
  9. Skippy79

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    sounds like a charging problem, your rectifier, stator or the battery.... start when measuring the volts on the battery
     

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