Please Help, Only 2.5 miles on my 2013 Buddy 170i and won't

Invincible · Post by **Invincible** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 1:05 am

Please Help
I only have 2.5 miles on my 2013 170i and I went to take it for a ride this evening and it will not start..
Yes there is gas..
Yes it tries to turn over...
No the light is not coming on when I turn the key..
It should not have battery issues...

So frustrated..
Please Help

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 1:13 am

As it is brand new I would just call the dealer you bought it from and have them fix it under your 2-year warrantee.

Lokky · Post by **Lokky** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 1:38 am

Invincible wrote: Yes it tries to turn over...
No the light is not coming on when I turn the key..
It should not have battery issues...

Sounds like a dead battery to me. It happens, batteries are stored on a float charger but sitting in storage might make them go bad. You'll be able to get a fresh battery under warranty if that is the issue.

Post by **ericalm** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 1:42 am

Is the kill switch on?

Sounds obvious, but you won't believe how often it happens.

Lokky · Post by **Lokky** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 1:43 am

ericalm wrote:Is the kill switch on?

Sounds obvious, but you won't believe how often it happens.

If the kill switch were on the engine wouldn't try to turn over and he should still be getting lights by turning the key on, right? (it's been a while since I messed with a buddy)

Invincible · Post by **Invincible** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 1:54 am

I am sure that does happen but in this case the kill switch is where it should be in order for it to start....

Stormswift · Post by **Stormswift** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 2:03 am

When my scooter arrived gas was drained for transport. So I went and got gas for it.
I literally had to read the manual because scooter would not start. What I did was turn the power switch, turned the key to "on", pressed the starter button...and nothing. What I was not doing and should have was press on left(rear) break lever and hold it as I pressed the starter button...duh...that is not how the motorcycle started at the MSF class

Post by **ericalm** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 2:16 am

Lokky wrote:
ericalm wrote:Is the kill switch on?

Sounds obvious, but you won't believe how often it happens.
If the kill switch were on the engine wouldn't try to turn over and he should still be getting lights by turning the key on, right? (it's been a while since I messed with a buddy)

Yoops, right. I didn't read it well enough.

Icecreamman · Post by **Icecreamman** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 2:26 am

i'm thinking maybe the plug wire came off

jmazza · Post by **jmazza** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 2:28 am

I'm thinking battery too. Your last post was Sep 28 and with 2.5 miles on the OD that's over 2 weeks w/o a start. Battery could easily be a little drained.

Post by **ericalm** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 2:28 am

I agree. Likely pattern of connection. Call roadside assistance.

It's possible a cable is loose or the battery wasn't fully charged when delivered.

phatch · Post by **phatch** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 2:44 am

jmazza wrote:I'm thinking battery too. Your last post was Sep 28 and with 2.5 miles on the OD that's over 2 weeks w/o a start. Battery could easily be a little drained.

NICE detective work!

jmazza · Post by **jmazza** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:26 pm

phatch wrote:
jmazza wrote:I'm thinking battery too. Your last post was Sep 28 and with 2.5 miles on the OD that's over 2 weeks w/o a start. Battery could easily be a little drained.
NICE detective work!

Haha thanks. Speaking of this issue, I was really glad I've got a 125 today as my battery has started to show signs of not liking the cold weather (and I have yet to pull my Battery Tender out of the closet) and I had to kickstart. I'd still take a 170i any day of the week but, man, that kickstart has been used a LOT on my Buddy!

skully93 · Post by **skully93** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 10:14 pm

jmazza wrote:
phatch wrote:
jmazza wrote:I'm thinking battery too. Your last post was Sep 28 and with 2.5 miles on the OD that's over 2 weeks w/o a start. Battery could easily be a little drained.
NICE detective work!
Haha thanks. Speaking of this issue, I was really glad I've got a 125 today as my battery has started to show signs of not liking the cold weather (and I have yet to pull my Battery Tender out of the closet) and I had to kickstart. I'd still take a 170i any day of the week but, man, that kickstart has been used a LOT on my Buddy!

Yep. I think it's our weird fluctuations in desert weather. This time of year there's a 30-50 degree difference in temps, and those tiny little batteries don't like it.

avonpirate · Post by **avonpirate** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 4:22 am

New to me: my 125 would not start at a gas station. Popped battery cover off and yes it had a new battery but the previous owner didnot put the bolts on the wires. Then another time I left the key in . The result was a sluggish battery and my learning how to kickstart it. Follow that day with a couple of cold days w/o enuf running time, and the scoot had a sluggish start until it warmed up. W/ enough road time the battery has been recharged. I'm just saying ..... Don't take it personally.

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