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Hello i have had my piaggio skipper for about 4 months and only recently it has stopped working When i turn then ignition key on all of the electrics come on fine, but when i hold the brake and press the start button all electrics turn off and the bike wont start, please helo me as i have no idea what to do, i have relplaced all fuses but hasnt helped and need my bike for work. Many thanks please help

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    Have you checked the charge/viability of the battery? A weak battery might have enough juice to light the lights, but not enough to turn the starter. How bright are the lights (a yellowish/brownish headlight is a indication that the battery is sub-par)
    – mike65535
    Nov 1, 2018 at 16:24
  • All of the dash lights and the front/back lights cut out and a quiet winey noise comes from the starter motor area
    – Kieran spridz
    Nov 1, 2018 at 16:39
  • That's consistent with what I wrote. You have a weak battery. It cannot supply enough current to turn the starter. Get the battery tested.
    – mike65535
    Nov 1, 2018 at 16:45
  • Okay i guess ill just get a new one, thanks alot for the advice!!
    – Kieran spridz
    Nov 1, 2018 at 16:47

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Have you checked the charge/viability of the battery? A weak battery might have enough juice to light the lights, but not enough to turn the starter. How bright are the lights (a yellowish/brownish headlight is an indication that the battery is sub-par).

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  • I agree with what mike65535 says. Auto part stores will typically test your battery for free.
    – sam
    Aug 28, 2019 at 21:11

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