Hard to Re-Start 82GS850GLZ What Gives?

[Anonymous]

Latley my 82GS859GLZ starts hard if I run it for a short time and then turn it off. Once it just wouldn't start at all so I tried to push start it myself. It popped right over and that was with me pushing with my legs while still on the seat. It always starts from a cold start and also if the bike has had a good amount of time to warm up.
There are no other symptoms. The bike runs very smooth while running.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Mike N.

[focus frenzy]

check your voltage reading, possible low voltage, poor connection.

[Anonymous]

Same problem on my 1100

Checked my charging system, and then I replaced my battery. It just seemed the battery didn't have the power to turn it over after I had been riding for a bit.

If you put a volt meter "Set to DC" across the battery terminals, and once you have the bike running. Run it at about 5000... you should see it jump up to 14 - 15 volts dc or so. If it's charging... then I would say it might be time for a new battery.

I can confirm that the battery fixed my problem with it hard or not starting after it's been running awhile. I guess old battery was just that.

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Hope this helps...

John H

[Anonymous]

Battery

I checked my battery and found that a couple of cells were low on fluid.
Seems that I topped off my 550 and forgot to check my 850 this spring.
Put the battery on the charger and left it there for a day.
Rode to work this morning and after stopping for gas, it started right up.
Hoping that was the problem.
I will check the voltage when I return home later today.
Thanks you guys for your insights.
Mike