82 kz550 c starting problem

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82 kz550 c starting problem

20 Dec 2015 17:50
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82 kz550 c I have a problem with it not cranking at all. The battery reads 10.66 volts, I turn the key to the on position, turn the kill switch in run, pull in the clutch, and when I go to push the start button I get nothing, and also the lights won't come on. I checked the main fuse for continuity, as well as the killswitch, start button, key switch. Plz help I just turned it into a bobber

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Re: 82 kz550 c starting problem

20 Dec 2015 18:13
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10.6 volts is way too low to start the bike. It needs to be about 12.5 minimum
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Re: 82 kz550 c starting problem

20 Dec 2015 18:20
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Do you think that's the reason the lights won't turn on either?

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Re: Could be a bad connection

21 Dec 2015 13:42
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If there are no lights and or "clicking" it could be a bad connection with the battery and the cables. Lose wire or bad connection at the solenoid?
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