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Continental GT535 wont start
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 11:15 am
by Beangoose
Hello all. Looking for help please with my 63 reg GT535. Took it out today and all was well. Stopped for petrol 2 miles from home and then it wouldn't start off the button. I did manage to get it going with the kickstart and got it home. It was running a bit rough on the way home though and the speedo needle was doing a merry dance around the clock. Further investigation revealed a constant clicking from a relay behind the left hand side panel. It's the middle relay of the three that are grouped vertically .... can anyone tell me what this relay is for and if it is a common fault please.
Many Thanks
Beangoose
Continental GT535 wont start
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 11:16 am
by Shane
Is the battery voltage ok?
Continental GT535 wont start
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 11:25 am
by Beangoose
Hi Shane. Yeah .. batterys checking out ok .... 11.7 volts on meter and now plugged into my optimate charger and all showing good.
Continental GT535 wont start
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 12:00 pm
by papasmurf
11.7 volts is not OK.
Continental GT535 wont start
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 12:02 pm
by Beezabryan
11.7 volt is not OK
Continental GT535 wont start
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 12:07 pm
by Beangoose
What should i be looking for regarding the battery voltage guys?
Continental GT535 wont start
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 12:09 pm
by Scalyback
is it one of those plug in relays (many are), then pull it out and see what stops working. (starter, indicators, other things)
Continental GT535 wont start
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 12:21 pm
by Beangoose
Hi scalyback. I did pull it out and NOTHING worked. No ignition ,lights ... nothing ??
Continental GT535 wont start
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 12:29 pm
by Beangoose
Also noticed now that the fuel pump isnt making the usual priming noise when the ignitiin is switched on.
Continental GT535 wont start
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 12:59 pm
by papasmurf
Perversely a fully charged 12 volt battery in good condition should show 13.2volts.
It should still be over 12 volts after a week of the bike not being used.
Then there is does it hold that charge, connected, if not does it hold the charge disconnected.
With the engine above tick-over the battery should be being charged at over 14 volts and below 15 volts.
I have had batteries the optimate charger shows no problem but a "drop" test does.