i have had my cbr f4i since may...this is my first sportbike/4 cylinder. Any time I let the bike sit for more than 3-5 days it wont start off of the battery. I have to jump it and it takes over ten minutes to finally get it to kick. any suggestions, I keep it garaged i know it is not the cold weather.

 

[ul][*] How old is the battery?[*] Have you checked to make sure both the regulator rectifier and the stator are working properly?[*] What is the static voltage on your battery after a full charge?
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Baldman - I'm going to guess that he doesn't know.

Buy a new battery. Problem solved. [sm=trust_me.gif]

 

I agree Duke..............[sm=exactly.gif]

 

I agree, also. Motorcycle batteries are notoriously short lived. If a new battery doesn't correct problem then maybe you have a VFR type issue where the bike pulls current while off. Try a Yusa and let us know.

 

The 'shotgun approach' is an expensive option. If you check the things I mentioned, you could save yourself $90 possibly...or spend that $90 on the known fix.

 

waaaaaaaaaaaaaah

 

thanks for replying...it is not a battery problem the power is there and the starter is turning but the engine only sputters for a sec then cuts off. sorry for the confusion

 

I agree with your statement. And as it turns out, the problem isn't really what was described initially. [sm=smiley24.gif]

 

[ul][*] Have you checked your plug condition/gap, or lean/rich condition?[*] Have you pulled each plug wire off individually to ensure all cylinders are firing?[*] When is the last time you cleaned the carbs?
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