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From: curry@nsc.UUCP (Ray Curry)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: FZ600 debugging.
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Date: Wed, 20-Aug-86 18:32:04 EDT
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The problem described in the reference article, is so common with todays 
electric start only machines, I sometimes wonder if it was really progress.
Anyway, since the problem shows up with slow riding, it probably is heat
related.  The full body work aggravates local heating problems.  There 
are two likely sources.  To isolate it, take a voltmeter to the battery
when the problem occurs and measure the voltage drop when the starter button
is pushed and the clicking occurs.  If the battery drops to less than 7
volts, the battery or starter is bad.  The battery could have a cracked
plate or the starter could have a wire that is shorting out.  If the
voltage drops to 8 to 10 volts, but not lower, its likely solenoid or
wiring problems.  The heat is causing contact problems.  If there wasn't
any clicking at all, I would suggest looking for a computer module.  The
FJ 1100 has one but I don't know about the FZ600.  This module looks for
the bike in neutral or clutch pulled in, etc. and only allows the bike
to start if its "safe".  My FJ won't allow the bike to run or start if
the side stand is down and the engine is in gear.  Fool proof stuff :( .