Sounds like your battery is just a tad low, my Duke acts this way whenever I leave the key on after riding it (which I constantly do because I am a space cadet) Headlight and all other systems will work as usual but the ignition will not even attempt to turn the bike over. Toss some jumper cables or a booster pack on it and give it another shot.

 

Thanks, I had a mechanic on the phone confirm the same as you're reply, I am going to get myself a charger for it tonight.

 

Not sure where you are, but you might consider
a battery tender (Jr).
I've been using them on my toys for 10+ years
and no complaints. You leave them on anytime
you are not riding.

 

Hi guys, so I bought a charger and my battery become fully charged but it still won't start.. I've made a quick video so you can see what I mean.. http://youtu.be/8kIuaoG-lFw

 

Put a voltmeter across the battery and hit the start button. What does the voltage drop to under starting conditions? A rooted battery can still hold full charge but not deliver it when asked. I am not confident that you battery IS rooted though since your dash is initialising normally - well what I suppose is normally.

Regarding your vid, just to rule out the obvious, it's not in gear is it?

 

Its your starter button, open up the unit and get to your starter contact points. Theres a little plastic cover thats held down with a screw, undo it and lift it with a small screw driver it will take a bit but it pops off. Hit it with some wd40 to clear any crap from the contact points. If that doesnt work try starting it with your stand up but my guess is its the starter button.

 

^ ha ha ha ha ha - I am gunna larf even harderer if Danny Boy's diagnosis is correct.

 

Thanks for the reply's. So I have took apart the starter switch and cleaned it out and it still doesn't start. I think il have to get someone to check it out. Btw i have tried to start it everyway possible. Thanks anyway guys.

 

Have you tried an alternative battery - one you know is good?

 

Its in the starter circuit somewhere, your getting no ticking noise at all. My 390 did the same thing which is why I picked the starter switch. Checked your fuses? Also may want to check your battery leads from the terminals for cracking, it might be supplying current but not getting through to ignite the starter motor. As an out there guess it could be your roll over sensor has stopped working.

 

I'd have to agree with Dan it seems like something in the starter circuit as in your video there is no sound at all when the button is hit generally you'll still hear the starter realy clicking with a dodgy battery.

 

I have had a friend say it might be my immobiliser. I am taking it to a garage on Saturday, I will post an update and let you know what the issue was for any future help.

 

Immobiliser on a 125??? Where do you live Michael?

 

You fitted an immobiliser? The key doesnt have one in it if thats what your refering too. Another guess is that the bike wouldnt power up if there is one fitted as it should stop any current at all. If you know what your doing you can remove the steering lock, start the 125/200/390 range and ride away in under 2 minutes by the way

 

Didn't know you could ride away with a huge bike chain around my wheel and forks and an alarmed disc lock? Don't know why you would put such a stupid and unhelpful reply!

 

It was a simple little comment at the end of a question from the first part that I was asking you about so I could help you but no worries go f&ck yourself and find help somewhere else ya twat!! I'll cease looking through my workshop manual as well douche.

 

You responded with a stupid comment about how easy it would be to steal my bike! How on earth is that helpful? As I said above, I appreciate the help from you both but if you're going to try and make a joke out of how easy somebody could steal my bike then keep that sh*t to yourself. It's back at the garage now anyway so I will post what the issue was and how it got fixed for anybody with similar problems.

 

Hey Youse Guys up the front, can youse sit down please.

I have a compatriot in this event.