Not sure where to put this question as it is both electrical and mechanical. I have a 05 fe450e with less than 100hrs on it and once hot can't get more than a revolution and a half with the button before it loses steam.
The bike will kick start easily withn one kick, but can't get the power out of the estart to spin the engine when hot. Cold the estart spins fine. On other symptom is occationally, when cold the solinoid has trouble engaging on one of ten cold starts.....
Things I've done:
1) installed new Battery - no benifit
2) checked the charging circuit - its within specifications (dealer checked)
3) checked Starter windings - its within specifications (dealer checked)
4) no unusual metal bits in the screen or on the megnetic plug
Now I'm at a loss. Is there a possible mechanical binding issue that causes friction when the bike is hot?
Thanks in advance for your help!
David
The bike will kick start easily withn one kick, but can't get the power out of the estart to spin the engine when hot. Cold the estart spins fine. On other symptom is occationally, when cold the solinoid has trouble engaging on one of ten cold starts.....
Things I've done:
1) installed new Battery - no benifit
2) checked the charging circuit - its within specifications (dealer checked)
3) checked Starter windings - its within specifications (dealer checked)
4) no unusual metal bits in the screen or on the megnetic plug
Now I'm at a loss. Is there a possible mechanical binding issue that causes friction when the bike is hot?
Thanks in advance for your help!
David
