Houdini
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VRCC #28458 - VRCCDS#144
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« on: July 24, 2015, 10:49:36 PM » |
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Guys I need some technical advice. I wasn't able to ride for a few weeks, I went to start my IS and nothing, the headlights went out and the pod lights shone brightly with no dimming, but no rumbling of awesome power. I assumed the battery was weak even thought the pods didn't dim so I plugged in the battery tender and jumped on the standard instead. I let 'er charge for 24 hours and tried to start 'er again with the same result.
I checked the battery before hitting the start switch and she had about 13.7 volts, with key on and the start switch depressed she dropped to 11.6 volts. I know normally a weak battery will end up spinning the starter but not starting the motor. I got no clicks, no whirrs, nothing!
Since electrical issues are my nemesis I'm asking for suggestions, what should I check next?
TYIA!
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« Last Edit: July 25, 2015, 11:43:54 AM by Houdini »
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« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2015, 06:52:50 AM » |
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Starter switch ?
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« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2015, 07:05:42 AM » |
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Battery connections, ground connections.
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« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2015, 07:52:16 AM » |
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Kill switch?  |
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« Reply #4 on: July 25, 2015, 08:30:59 AM » |
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Kick stand down and tranny in a gear?
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Houdini
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« Reply #5 on: July 25, 2015, 09:03:02 AM » |
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I went to check the kill switch, kickstand, neutral, etc, verified all were correct and hit the starter switch again. There was a loud click from under the right cover and now nothing, no headlights, no warning lights, nothing. I assume I blew a fuse.....  |
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Houdini
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« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2015, 11:46:23 AM » |
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Turns out I had a loose connection, a little cleaning and tightening and all is well. Thanks for the suggestions. |
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« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2015, 11:55:44 AM » |
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Turns out I had a loose connection, That's what I suspected. |
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« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2015, 03:42:58 PM » |
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bad ground connections ? ???
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Houdini
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« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2015, 04:55:59 PM » |
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bad ground connections ? ???
Yes, the one on the battery, it felt tight at first wiggle but when I went back to check again the bolt spun loose by hand. |
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« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2015, 01:43:10 PM » |
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I have had this happen on my Valk and my 07 Wing. A loud POP, then nothing...... pulled the cables off, wire brushed them clean, a little dielectric (sp?) grease, put them back on snug and it fires right up... Glad it wasn't more serious. Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2015, 01:58:58 PM » |
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Reminds me of one of the valkyries I bought for a friend. He and I travelled 400 miles to get it. I had spoken to the seller on numerous occasions about the condition of the bike. It was very much as represented when we got there, but wouldn't start. I could tell he was as frustrated as me. Ultimately we jump started it and it ran like a freaking racehorse! But I got him to come down a couple of hundred bucks because I didn't know what I was looking at in repairs. I was thinking alternator or battery or both. Trailered the bike home. When I went to work on it I had bought a new battery to give that a try. I didn't even get the old one out. Went to take off the ground wire and it was loose as a goose. I tightened it up and it started right up. That was 2 years ago and my friend is still riding on the same battery.
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