winter starting issues still

[Cortez]

Well I eventually got back to my bike - the starting issue(mornings only) prevail. I opened the tank....no difference. had the new battery checked again, all good as per their tests, charge voltage above 14v - the only way my bike starts is jumper cables from my cars 100amp alternator and battery - the car has to rev at around 3000rpm and then the bike fires up almost immediately.

My garage(Kymco dealer) has no answer as when I get it to them the bike starts up first kick - they did overhaul the starter motor a few weeks back...............wanted to add - it still floods if it does not kick the first time - nothing will help....wait ten minutes , try again and then starts first time - I never touch the throttle to flood the engine.............


Fed up............yes!!

Mine doesn't flood and eventually starts on it's own, but every single morning start-up (or after standing still for a while, especially while it's cold outside) it sounds like it will
never start. Turns over slow as the battery is dead, and it's brand new. Also overhauled the starter.

There needs to be a solution for this.
Li-Ion batteries?
Better then stock starters?

[CROSSBOLT]

Wayne Kreps (wkreps) toyed around with a SECOND battery on his 500i that just powered the ECU at startup to get rid of this awful starting problem. Might wanna give him a call to find out.

Karl

[xsel777]

In my 500,i have a Gel battery, Motobatt, and things really only improved when the stator and the regulator were changed.
But it still sounds like it won't start, starter slowing down, and then it roars into life.

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[Redk]

jan, I suppose you could set a mechanics drop lite on the floor, with a 100w bulb, under the engine area during winter months.

Pls consider possible fire hazards before doing so...
redk

..I just left some other thoughts in another no start thread...  and someone should see how 'kreps' did with the aux battery thing


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[sissymary]

I have a true gel battery, but a lithium is even better. Much more power. Put a battery tender type of charger/maintainer on it. Home depot has them as well as on-line. Charge the battery to full charge before plugging in unit. These units maintain only, they do not charge.

[jan.strydom]

Bought one of these li-ion starter packs - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2016-68800mAh-Top-Quality-Multifunction-Gasoline-Diesel-Car-Jump-Starter-Emergency-Battery-Charger-Mini-Phone-Laptop/32627230901.html?spm=2114.40010608.4.2.wGAmeS - works great

Now just connect and bike starts first time