possible sprag failure

Chat for Falco Owners.

Moderators: Aladinsaneuk, MartDude, D-Rider, Moderators

Message
Author
fatboy
World Champion
Posts: 3774
Joined: Thu Nov 03, 2011 7:48 pm
Location: BATH

#16 Post by fatboy » Wed Jun 25, 2014 6:22 pm

Powerhouse 0114 2351010
The seal kit you need is B44
Contains 32 seals, copper washers and bleed nipples, this will do both calipers, cost around 48 golden nuggetts
Cleverly disguised as an adult !

robbier6
Clubman Racer
Clubman Racer
Posts: 329
Joined: Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:50 am
Location: hertfordshire

#17 Post by robbier6 » Wed Jun 25, 2014 6:52 pm

cheers fatboy....

right here's what I've tried tonight....
tightened battery terminals..they were tight and greased
checked cleaned and replaced fuses.
had jump leads on car to bike to give battery a boost with car running...nothing..tightened connections on the solenoid nothing.

still all I have is a clicking solenoid and a whirring fuel pump, you can hear the pump prime when the ignition is flicked on.

any further ideas? as I'm stumped....thought it might be the power commander playing up?

User avatar
Aladinsaneuk
Aprilia Admin
Posts: 9503
Joined: Wed Jan 03, 2007 10:37 pm
Location: Webfoot territory

#18 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:04 pm

Screwdriver across the starter solenoid......


Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...


robbier6
Clubman Racer
Clubman Racer
Posts: 329
Joined: Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:50 am
Location: hertfordshire

#19 Post by robbier6 » Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:16 pm

success....screwdriver across the terminals of the solenoid and she spins up...looks like a replacement 'noid?

I'm off to the bar if anybody wants a beer it two?

robbier6
Clubman Racer
Clubman Racer
Posts: 329
Joined: Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:50 am
Location: hertfordshire

#20 Post by robbier6 » Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:19 pm

success....screwdriver across the terminals of the solenoid and she spins up...looks like a replacement 'noid?

I'm off to the bar if anybody wants a beer it two?

User avatar
Aladinsaneuk
Aprilia Admin
Posts: 9503
Joined: Wed Jan 03, 2007 10:37 pm
Location: Webfoot territory

#21 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:25 pm

Ahem

Much to badgerpubes surprise

I told you ages ago!

Pint of virtual rusty nail


Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...


wayno
SuperBike Racer
SuperBike Racer
Posts: 904
Joined: Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:55 pm
Location: Buckinghamshire

#22 Post by wayno » Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:26 am

If you're replacing the solenoid, go for the one with a higher current rating, the bike will start that little bit better than standard.
Pass me a hammer, a spanner and a cuppa

robbier6
Clubman Racer
Clubman Racer
Posts: 329
Joined: Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:50 am
Location: hertfordshire

#23 Post by robbier6 » Fri Jun 27, 2014 6:59 am

Thanks Wayne, going to go for the 100amp version, think that's what i replaced it with last time, that time it was sticking on and now its not coming on, how bizarre

User avatar
HowardQ
World Champion
Posts: 3921
Joined: Sun Jan 14, 2007 10:20 pm
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England

#24 Post by HowardQ » Sat Jun 28, 2014 8:49 pm

I replaced mine with an uprated 100 amp version (via Scooter Assasins on eBay), you can also get a 150 amp version these days as well.
Somebody will let you know where from, if you need it.
HowardQ

Take a ride on the Dark Side :smt004 :smt096 :smt004

2001 Aprilia Falco in Black
2002 Kawasaki ZX9R F1P

robbier6
Clubman Racer
Clubman Racer
Posts: 329
Joined: Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:50 am
Location: hertfordshire

#25 Post by robbier6 » Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:58 am

Thanks Howard, i saw the 100amp version on ebay too.. is that version more effect?

User avatar
D-Rider
Admin
Admin
Posts: 15560
Joined: Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:09 pm
Location: Coventry

#26 Post by D-Rider » Mon Jun 30, 2014 8:34 am

I've been running the scooter assassins one for years now - ever since my original failed.

100A or 150A - it doesn't really matter - either will cope with the current draw from the starter. What is important is to have one with good quality contacts.
“Scientists investigate that which already is. Engineers create that which has never been.”
-- Albert Einstein

robbier6
Clubman Racer
Clubman Racer
Posts: 329
Joined: Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:50 am
Location: hertfordshire

#27 Post by robbier6 » Tue Jul 01, 2014 12:58 pm

Ordered yesterday from scooter assassins, hoping its delivered today, though more likely tomorrow :smt003

robbier6
Clubman Racer
Clubman Racer
Posts: 329
Joined: Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:50 am
Location: hertfordshire

#28 Post by robbier6 » Fri Jul 04, 2014 7:58 am

well new solenoid fitted, engine spins up a dream.......

but won't fire! :smt013 or fires and dies. the bike has rene air kit, pc3 set with a map for open airbox and race cans, and fuel cans with baffles in

i'm now thinking coil packs? anybody concur?

User avatar
Dalemac
Midnight Rider
Posts: 1416
Joined: Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:20 am

#29 Post by Dalemac » Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:31 am

robbier6 wrote:well new solenoid fitted, engine spins up a dream.......

but won't fire! :smt013 or fires and dies. the bike has rene air kit, pc3 set with a map for open airbox and race cans, and fuel cans with baffles in

i'm now thinking coil packs? anybody concur?
Depends if it is getting a good spark! only one way to find out....

User avatar
Firestarter
Twisted Firestarter
Posts: 1429
Joined: Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:28 am
Location: Northwich, Cheshire

#30 Post by Firestarter » Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:37 am

Tried the full-throttle start? In case it's flooded from all the attempts?
Aprilia SL1000 Falco '04 in Black & Red

Post Reply