Hi all, I love my bike and it has never failed me. But last night after sitting in heavy rain it wouldn't start.
Bike lights came on when I turn the key but pushing the starter caused some kind of short and all power dropped out.
I immediately turned the key off. Let it sit for five minutes. Turn the key on. Lights came back.
Proceeded to bump start it and rode home.
Next day everything is fine.
A couple of possible issues:
* battery not the newest but holds charge well
* keyhole cover not closing - water can get it
I want to pull the ignition switch, clean it and fix the little cover - no idea how to do this - help appreciated. Any options for an aftermarket flip cover?
Anything else to look for? Is the battery damaged at this point? Records show it was install 7/7/2024. I usually get three years out of them. Cheap brands.
Bike lights came on when I turn the key but pushing the starter caused some kind of short and all power dropped out.
I immediately turned the key off. Let it sit for five minutes. Turn the key on. Lights came back.
Proceeded to bump start it and rode home.
Next day everything is fine.
A couple of possible issues:
* battery not the newest but holds charge well
* keyhole cover not closing - water can get it
I want to pull the ignition switch, clean it and fix the little cover - no idea how to do this - help appreciated. Any options for an aftermarket flip cover?
Anything else to look for? Is the battery damaged at this point? Records show it was install 7/7/2024. I usually get three years out of them. Cheap brands.
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