Dead Buddy - only clicks

cmparsnip · Post by **cmparsnip** » Mon May 28, 2007 10:08 pm

Hey all. So I was riding my Buddy fro about 20 minutes, then stopped for a few. When I tried to start it again all I got was cliking, the engine won't turn over. The kickstart doesn't seem to work either. I was wondering if anyone knows what the problem may be, and if I should call anyone for assistance (I don't know my way around the inside very well).

It is always a little slow turning over while starting, but this sudden no turning over at all has me quite worried.

brat · Post by **brat** » Mon May 28, 2007 10:47 pm

sounds like a dead battery. I would see about getting it to the dealer to make sure your battery is not bad. It should be charging while you ride, so if it is not, I would look at the battery to start out with.

Good luck,
Susan

cmparsnip · Post by **cmparsnip** » Mon May 28, 2007 10:54 pm

I don't think it's the battery since the brake lights and the horn still work. I also thought that you could kickstart the scooter with a dead battery. Anyway, since it's memorial day I guess I will have to wait till tomorrow to talk to anyone at the dealership.

Post by **ericalm** » Tue May 29, 2007 4:11 am

Have you previously kick started it?

Starting the scoot requires much more current than the lights, etc. so that may still be the problem. You can jump a scoot from a car battery—just DON'T TURN THE CAR ON. You'll fry something. If starts from a jump, then you're battery's the likely culprit.

But, if you're unsure, definitely call your dealer. (Mike at NoHo, probably, right?) Every once in a while a bad or only partially charged battery makes it out there.