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Battery change now not starting

46doohanok

46doohanok

2016-07-08 20:16:00 UTC

Hi guys Hope some one can help I have a 2011 990 superduke R last week the battery gave up completely dead I have just fitted a new battery and now it will not start everything seems great full power turning over great but not starting
Some one please help

No. 47

No. 47

2016-07-09 09:04:00 UTC

Have you done anything else at the same time eg lower the headlamp mask or disconnect the fuel line?

46doohanok

46doohanok

2016-07-10 16:32:00 UTC

Hi sorry not a good post by me I tried to fit R&G tail tidy with micro LED indicators I have cut the wires and soldered them back in
I could not get them working properly running out of time I put the battery on charge left it overnight as it was getting low and some of the relays were clicking
I tried it again the next day and the battery was completely shot?
I brought a new battery removed the tail tidy and Micro LED indicators put back the original tail piece and original indicators when I turn on the ignition I can hear the fuel pump prime the bike is turning over fine but will not start gutted please help

46doohanok

46doohanok

2016-07-19 06:52:00 UTC

To answer my own post after much research and the help of my local bike shop I found out that the new battery I ordered of the internet a Motorbatt, direct replacement for my standard Yuasa YTZ 14S they sent me as listed in the manufactures hand book a Motobatt - MBT X9U,this is a miss print in the manufactures hand book its even printed on the box.
Due to issues with this battery not being nowhere near power full enough to start a 990 Motorbatt have since superseded this model with a Motobatt MBTZ 14S this is the correct battery for a 990 superduke.
My bike now starts fine and luckily I managed to get a full refund.

46doohanok

46doohanok

2016-07-19 06:56:00 UTC

Thanks for your reply No : 47