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<blockquote data-quote="RossKean" data-source="post: 1461548" data-attributes="member: 19880"><p>It sure SOUNDS like a bad battery or perhaps a bad starter. Have you checked the voltage while trying to crank? Have you had the battery load tested?</p><p>(I know you mentioned that you tried a fully charged jump pack - might want to get that load tested as well.) Might want to check the current draw with a clamp-on DC ammeter when attempting a start. Dead short somewhere? A "click" and dash shutting down is a clear indication that voltage has dropped.</p><p></p><p>What work did you do on the bike? Valve adjustment? I would hate to think that the inability to turn over was because of pistons hitting valves in a badly mis-timed engine! That would be a BAD THING.</p><p></p><p>I can't speak with any authority for Gen III bikes, but a cam position error is more often a function of a failed start/low battery than with a mechanical issue, at least for Gen II...</p><p></p><p>Good luck with it and report back with any new information.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RossKean, post: 1461548, member: 19880"] It sure SOUNDS like a bad battery or perhaps a bad starter. Have you checked the voltage while trying to crank? Have you had the battery load tested? (I know you mentioned that you tried a fully charged jump pack - might want to get that load tested as well.) Might want to check the current draw with a clamp-on DC ammeter when attempting a start. Dead short somewhere? A "click" and dash shutting down is a clear indication that voltage has dropped. What work did you do on the bike? Valve adjustment? I would hate to think that the inability to turn over was because of pistons hitting valves in a badly mis-timed engine! That would be a BAD THING. I can't speak with any authority for Gen III bikes, but a cam position error is more often a function of a failed start/low battery than with a mechanical issue, at least for Gen II... Good luck with it and report back with any new information. [/QUOTE]
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