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Roberto · 02-19-2008, 08:39 PM

Hello all, I recently purchased a 2004 FZ-6 with only 2700 miles on it. When I bought the bike it started fine. I got it home and unloaded it and it would turnover but would not fire. I tried pop starting the bike but I live in Missouri and it was about 15 deg so the bike was very cold. The battery has lost its charge now. I am sure its probably something simple, can anyone help?

**Hellgate** · 02-19-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Roberto

Hello all, I recently purchased a 2004 FZ-6 with only 2700 miles on it. When I bought the bike it started fine. I got it home and unloaded it and it would turnover but would not fire. I tried pop starting the bike but I live in Missouri and it was about 15 deg so the bike was very cold. The battery has lost its charge now. I am sure its probably something simple, can anyone help?

Being that cold I would guess that the battery was low to begin with and the super cold weather zapped it the rest of the way. Take it to Auto Zone and have them check it out for you. You could also get a trickle charger and try to get it back.

Good Luck!

ant_mb · 02-19-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellgate

Being that cold I would guess that the battery was low to begin with and the super cold weather zapped it the rest of the way. Take it to Auto Zone and have them check it out for you. You could also get a trickle charger and try to get it back.

Good Luck!

That would be my suggestion as well. I haven't had any starting problems yet, but have noticed the bat getting weak. I have a battery tender installed, but haven't used it at all. I can see the need now to fully have the battery charged.

VEGASRIDER · 02-20-2008, 04:19 AM

Hmmmm......this is becoming a very popular problem for some members.....anyway, here's another 57 ideas on how to correct your problem.

http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/garag...tart-help.html

**reiobard** · 02-20-2008, 04:24 AM

if it was in a warm place when you bought it and stared warm then i would say charge up the battery. It takes more power to start a bike when it is very cold.

mikebike · 02-20-2008, 04:45 AM

Battery tender is a good idea.... that works well for batteries that are sitting for proplonged periods and for really cold weather

**fast blue one** · 02-20-2008, 09:19 AM

Probably a silly question, but have you checked the cut out switch ? They're easy to knock when you're pushing it without knowing.

DefyInertia · 02-20-2008, 09:50 AM

You could try jump starting it with your car (some people warn against doing this...others swear by it). 15F is cold...if you can get it warm by moving it inside for a while that will certainly make the start easier (assuming nothing else is wrong).

I spent 20 minutes trying to push start a 20 year old GS500 the other night in really really cold weather (had not been started since early November)....the bike had a brand new battery in it but it needed to be pushed as well....she finally started caughing and then shortly thereafter roared to life. The bike now starts immediately w/ the electric starter.

02-19-2008, 08:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Roberto Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas City Bike: 2004 FZ-6 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0 Member #1435	Bike Won't Start Hello all, I recently purchased a 2004 FZ-6 with only 2700 miles on it. When I bought the bike it started fine. I got it home and unloaded it and it would turnover but would not fire. I tried pop starting the bike but I live in Missouri and it was about 15 deg so the bike was very cold. The battery has lost its charge now. I am sure its probably something simple, can anyone help?

02-20-2008, 04:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
VEGASRIDER Dedicated Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAS VEGAS NV USA Bike: 2006 Blue FZ6 Posts: 1,693 Rep Power: 35 Member #83	Hmmmm......this is becoming a very popular problem for some members.....anyway, here's another 57 ideas on how to correct your problem. http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/garag...tart-help.html __________________ *VEGASRIDER...................Member # 35* 2006 Team Yamaha Blue FZ6 VR's Rider Resume

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mikebike just a moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Central Florida Bike: FZ6 -- Blue Posts: 1,310 Rep Power: 20 Member #357	Battery tender is a good idea.... that works well for batteries that are sitting for proplonged periods and for really cold weather __________________ mike http://www.626mikebike.blogspot.com

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DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,995 Rep Power: 56 Member #419	You could try jump starting it with your car (some people warn against doing this...others swear by it). 15F is cold...if you can get it warm by moving it inside for a while that will certainly make the start easier (assuming nothing else is wrong). I spent 20 minutes trying to push start a 20 year old GS500 the other night in really really cold weather (had not been started since early November)....the bike had a brand new battery in it but it needed to be pushed as well....she finally started caughing and then shortly thereafter roared to life. The bike now starts immediately w/ the electric starter. __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

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reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,376 Rep Power: 72 Member #991	if it was in a warm place when you bought it and stared warm then i would say charge up the battery. It takes more power to start a bike when it is very cold.

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fast blue one The number of the beast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stevenage near London UK Bike: FZ6 s2 07 Posts: 653 Rep Power: 12 Member #666	Probably a silly question, but have you checked the cut out switch ? They're easy to knock when you're pushing it without knowing.

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