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Went out this evening to come to work. Started my gs 1000 up with no problems, get about half a mile from my house and my bike dies. All it will do is click. Any suggestions. Thanks
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dead battery? not charging ? go to the stator pages and start checking things you'll find the problem.1984 GS1100GK newest addition to the heard
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Read through the stator papers here and do the tests indicated: http://www.thegsresources.com/gs_garage.htm
BikeCliff's web site has a guide with pictures for checking your stator output. You will need a multimeter and probably something to charge your battery so you can get the bike running long enough to do these tests.Comment
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Originally posted by dispatch510 View Post
It sounds like your battery died, and there isn't enough voltage to get the starter celinoid to activate the starter. You need to check several items - but first, could you jump start the bike after it died? (If your battery is really dead, there isn't enough to fire the coils, but you said it was clicking so you had some battery left.)
1. Check the battery
2. Check the output of your alternator (need a good, fully charged battery)
3. Check your electrical connections; grounds, battery terminals, alternator to rectifier (really you should check EVERY connection, but these would be first - you'd be shocked at what they can look like.)
And yes, the stator papers is a must read and heed.Scott
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Thanks for the quick replies, Ill check it out in the morning. I was on my way to work. Anybody know how heavey a 535 lb motorcycle can get when you have to push it 3/4s of a mile. LOL Thanks again.Comment
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Yes, they are heavy to push!Originally posted by dispatch510 View Post
Hopefully it's just your battery.,,,Comment
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Originally Posted by dispatch510
Anybody know how heavey a 535 lb motorcycle can get when you have to push it 3/4s of a mile.
Yeah, I just pushed mine home....but it was only a half mile....OH, AND I had the side covers off, so it wasnt THAT bad!Comment
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Hopefully it was all downhill!Comment
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I ran out of gas about 30 or so years ago on a GS.
Never again thank you.
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I pushed a 900 Seca 6 miles once. Half flat front tire and dragging brakes. Hell.Originally posted by dispatch510 View PostComment
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For the record, you can check stator/alternator output withOUT a fully charged or even functioning battery. As long as the engine is running.
The stator is disconnected from battery when you check stator ACV output so it doesn't matter how charged the battery is. As long as the engine runs.Comment
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