Hi. I bought my RSV Factory (04) last summer and have loved every minute of riding it. Havent done much of late though but keep the bike in my garage (heated) and on an Optimate charger.
I have started it up quite regularly but when I tried the other day, lights came on as usual, pressed starter and there was a clunk from beneath the saddle and then nothing....
Checked battery - showing 13.6v. Fuses ok. Just fiddling around I noticed that when the key is turned on and off, the panel lights up briefly. Left on, the sidelight glows dimly and there is a clicking noise from the light relay.
I did try jumping it and the headlights came on but still wouldn't start on button. Tried shorting across solenoid and she did turn over but sluggishly.
If any of you good people out there have any similar experiences or advice, I would be grateful. Yes, I know that there are many inherent problems with these little beauties, but the smile that this bike gives me when its working more than makes up for the problems of ownership.
I have started it up quite regularly but when I tried the other day, lights came on as usual, pressed starter and there was a clunk from beneath the saddle and then nothing....
Checked battery - showing 13.6v. Fuses ok. Just fiddling around I noticed that when the key is turned on and off, the panel lights up briefly. Left on, the sidelight glows dimly and there is a clicking noise from the light relay.
I did try jumping it and the headlights came on but still wouldn't start on button. Tried shorting across solenoid and she did turn over but sluggishly.
If any of you good people out there have any similar experiences or advice, I would be grateful. Yes, I know that there are many inherent problems with these little beauties, but the smile that this bike gives me when its working more than makes up for the problems of ownership.
