My 1200 Explorer (2012) Won't Start

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  1. Niklas

    Niklas New Member

    Oct 19, 2020
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    Hi!
    I recently bought a used Triumph 1200 Explorer(2012) from my local MC-shop. It has worked fine until today when it won't start. I have not used it this weekend and it has been outside. The temperature was at 4 degrees Celsius.

    When turning the key to ignation all lamps lit up and flashed normally, nothing indicated that there was a problem. But it won't start, It will do nothing. I noticed that the LED did not tell me what gear was in use. Is that normal?

    Later today I will check if the battery is low, but would it at least start to try cranking? I will be very happy for any clues?

    (And I tried search before posting, but did not find anything for Explorer)

    Regards
     
  2. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    Batteries don’t work so we in cold weather so my immediate suspicion is that it has fallen below the minimum level demanded by the ECU. If it is the original battery it will definitely be ‘tired’. Charge it and see.
     
  3. Niklas

    Niklas New Member

    Oct 19, 2020
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    Yes I will try that when I come home. I believe a have a charger somewhere. But wont the LED-display become blank or something when it's low on battery?
     
  4. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Go for the obvious first :)
    Kill switch :confused:
    It’s a Triumph so the clutch needs to be pulled in :confused:
    Side stand switch :confused:
     
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  5. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    Aside from Dilligaf’s entirely sensible suggestions (wow!) the answer is ‘no’. There can be enough juice to illuminate everything but if the ECU detects insufficient power to turn over the motor strongly then it will not react to the starter button.
    If you compare a (necessarily small) bike battery with what you would find in a 1200cc car you will appreciate how much is being asked of it and how little reserve capacity it has. Most of us have smart chargers (Ctek/Optimate etc.,) semi permanently plugged in to avoid problems and maximise battery life.
     
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