Steps to address hydrolock
Gearhead24:
Hello,
I just joined this forum and this is my first post here so I might as well introduce myself.
For starters my name is Aidan and I’ve got a 98 Valkyrie. This is not my first bike but it is the newest bike I’ve worked on. All my previous projects were 70’s Hondas (Goldwing and two cb400’s). That being said this bike is a whole other beast to me.
When I got this bike it was all electrical issues. Had to reconnect the whole harness and re-establish spark on 5/6. Shortly after I got spark on 5/6 I put fuel in the tank and tried to fire it, then it hydrolocked. Luckily the starter gears were not damaged when this happened. Although me being dumb, I kept trying to push the starter after it locked thinking it was the starter that was faulty. The motor will still turn by hand whether I push it in gear (shot a lot of bad gas out of the middle left cylinder) or by the center crank in the timing case. With all the spark plugs pulled I still cannot get the starter to turn the motor. I don’t even hear a sound when I push the button. The neutral and high beam lights dim when I push the button so I know it’s all working properly up to the starter. Wanted to get some advice before I start shopping around for a replacement starter. Trying to save money since I know I’m going to have to drop a lot on various things even before I get it to fire.
Thanks
Challenger:
Welcome to the asylum! Do a search on here about starter button repair. The headlights should go out completely wnile starter is engaged. Not much info to go on, but I'm guessing either dirty starter button or faulty connection. Good luck and report your findings to help others with same problem . :cooldude:
Mooskee:
Welcome aboard. Look also for the starter relay issues. If you want a full set of schematics, I have them available for free download on my website.
www.valkyriecarbsandcustom.com
Dave
da prez:
Aidan ,I will give you some short cuts. (I will be challenged) First , shut or block off the fuel. Remove the spark plugs. On the front timing cover , remove the center cover. Inside is a hex bolt. I do not remember the size. Put a socket on it with a ratchet. Bar the engine over at least four full revolutions.
Once the engine is known to be free , remove right side cover. The starter lead can be seen. I use a marine battery. You can hook up to a NON-RUNNING car or truck. put the ground cable to a good frame ground. Touch the hot lead to the starter cable. DO NOT have the bike ignition on. Remove key and put it in your pocket. Be sure bike is in neutral. If the starter turns after the sparks startle you , :2funny: it is a power supply issue. If no starter crank , then it is a bad started. Either way ,you are not the first.
The only dumb question is the one you do not ask. WELCOME to the club.
da prez
Gearhead24:
Quote from: da prez on February 12, 2024, 02:30:22 PM
Aidan ,I will give you some short cuts. (I will be challenged) First , shut or block off the fuel. Remove the spark plugs. On the front timing cover , remove the center cover. Inside is a hex bolt. I do not remember the size. Put a socket on it with a ratchet. Bar the engine over at least four full revolutions.
Once the engine is known to be free , remove right side cover. The starter lead can be seen. I use a marine battery. You can hook up to a NON-RUNNING car or truck. put the ground cable to a good frame ground. Touch the hot lead to the starter cable. DO NOT have the bike ignition on. Remove key and put it in your pocket. Be sure bike is in neutral. If the starter turns after the sparks startle you , :2funny: it is a power supply issue. If no starter crank , then it is a bad started. Either way ,you are not the first.
The only dumb question is the one you do not ask. WELCOME to the club.
da prez
Thanks for that recommendation, I’ll give that a shot when I get home. I was thinking about trying that but was worried about my other electrical. I have visited that center crank in the timing cover, but haven’t done the 4 rotations. I’ll pull my truck battery and try jumping the starter once I’m home. Not sure how strong these starters are but when I had mine pulled I jumped it off my truck not running, and it sounded weak. Other starters I’ve jumped have had enough torque to make the unit shake around, this one didn’t even twitch when it ran. I’ll post an update once I’ve tried jumping it while on the motor.
Thanks
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