Bike not wanting to strt after running for a while

[Maldog]

Hay guys ,i have had this experance  twice this summer  that after riding a while and it was warm days ,i stoped ,shut bike off ans it did not want to start for a while turned the key on ,every thing worked but when i hit the start buttun ,lights dimmed and nothing. well arter a peroid of time ,it seems after it cooled down a bit it starts no prob.have any u gentelmen had this experance  or can give me a lead as to why this happens ,and as always thanks for any info  u throw my way ,be well all ,,Mal

[Pete]

From your description it seems that it would not turn over??
If that is correct, think electrical, clean connections(starter, battery), check battery.

If it is turning over and not starting, think fuel.

[Maldog]

hay Pete thanks ,im sure it s electrical and is intermitent and dosnt happen all the time lol.just seems to happen when it gets real warm and been runnin for a while whats weird is the bike will stay runnin unless i shut it off and then try to start it with in a few minuets then when i hit the start button the light dim and then nada ,if i let it sit a while it always starts go freakin figure ,but i will check all connections per ur advise i do have a new battery ,a new altinator ,soo any way if any one else has had this prob let m know ,i was woundering if the start button needs a replacing  any way thanks guys and ill check back to see what else u guys may have sent . thanks to all and ride safe Mal

[SCain]

You might try the starter button maintenance, see link below. Might look at the starter solinoid behind the right side cover, it might be melted, worth a look.

http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/VSGPages/starterbutton.htm

[John U.]

Check the Shoptalk section for the starter button maintenance. It could also be the starter relay under the side cover. A hot wire comes from the battery to a screw terminal and leaves to the starter from an adjacent screw terminal. You can jump the starter by shorting these two terminals with the key turned to ON.

Problems with the starter button switch are common on Valks. On the Standards and Tourers the headlights are fed directly through the switch, no relays are used. Many of us install relays to reduce the load on the switch. If you have auxilliary lighting it needs to be fed by a relay as well.

[John U.]

Sorry Maldog, I didn't notice you sitting on an Interstate. Statrer button maintenace is still the best guess.

[Chrisj CMA]

dont forget to check the starter relay under the right sice side cover.......you can clean the connections for the plug and lightly coat with dilactic grease to keep moisture out

[Ricky-D]

That sounds like a poorly performing battery on it's last breath.

Some will resist getting a new battery and rather try everything else except a new battery.

It's almost like a religious thing!

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[Pete]

When you stop or while riding check the temp on the starter switch housing, if it is hot start there, clean and tighten all connections, including the kill switch.

[Valkpilot]

That sounds like a poorly performing battery on it's last breath.

+1

[R J]

That sounds like a poorly performing battery on it's last breath.

+1

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[MP]

That sounds like a poorly performing battery on it's last breath.

Some will resist getting a new battery and rather try everything else except a new battery.

It's almost like a religious thing!

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+1

Hot motors start harder than cool.  Also, he said the lights dim when trying.  Sounds like a battery starting to fail.  Get a new one.

MP