I was out green laning with friends when 30 miles into the run we stopped to re-check map. i couldn't get my bike started again - battery seemed almost flat. Tried a few times with e starter and kick starter even tried to bump start no joy.Called out the AA recovery patrolman .He tried to start it with a booster pack, wasnt having any of it. Put the bike in my van took it home to my brother who is pretty handy mechanically. He found:
Nut came off water pump causing it to become displaced sheared two bolts and causing wear on the outer casing.
battery (flat hot to touch)
starter motor (hot to touch)
Seems odd that the battery would be flat after 30 miles of riding.
The booster put a bit of a charge back into the battery so think battery ok but still wouldn't start. Pleased the patrolman didn't get it started after my brother found the water pump damage etc. Has anyone had similar problems ?
Any help would be appreciated - thank you in advance.
Ste
Nut came off water pump causing it to become displaced sheared two bolts and causing wear on the outer casing.
battery (flat hot to touch)
starter motor (hot to touch)
Seems odd that the battery would be flat after 30 miles of riding.
The booster put a bit of a charge back into the battery so think battery ok but still wouldn't start. Pleased the patrolman didn't get it started after my brother found the water pump damage etc. Has anyone had similar problems ?
Any help would be appreciated - thank you in advance.
Ste