Need some electrical help **SOLVED**

[Bullgoose]

I turned my key on and off several times to check running lights, led's, etc. Last time I turned the key, no lights whatsoever. Checked all the fuses, including main, and all are aok. I've got power to my aux fuse box and anything hooked up to that works.
Any ideas on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated. Got a big Labor day ride scheduled!
TIA

[Philthy]

Do you have a test light?  If not, run, don't walk, to the nearest auto shop and get one, or better yet, go to Radio Shack and buy a cheap multimeter.

Do this now before the stores close.  Otherwise, get a 12v light bulb, some wire, and a nail or skinny screwdriver and make your own.

If there weren't any symptoms before, you need to find out where the power is going, and where it isn't.

Work your way from the battery, to the fuse box.

It may be a loose battery cable, a bad battery (I had one die suddenly like this), or a loose ground.

CS

[Bullgoose]

I do have a test light, a volt meter, and the battery is brand new. I'll check the battery connections again, but as I said, I have power to my aux panel... and I had just gotten back from a ride. My first thot was a blown fuse, but none were blown. This is not really my forte.

[Madmike]

go to the valk norway site and download the service manual, the schematics are int the back of the manual, the problem may be in your light switch, haven't got a schematic right now to look at.

[Bullgoose]

Thnx for the suggestion. I d/led that a coupla weeks ago. I'm real good at deciphering those schematics. I was/am hoping a guru while chime in with "the fix", like has happened so many times before.

[tank_post142]

check the in/out wires on the start switch. they probably arked out

[Philthy]

My battery was two months old, purchased from a dealer.  Died horribly.

Glad you have the tools.

Check your battery connections, and follow the cables down and wiggle them to make sure they're tight.

Check the voltage across the battery with the ignition on and off.  If there's a significant drop with the ignition on, or the starter button hit, it is the battery.

Next check if there's power to the main fuse, then the rest of the fuses.

I've been fortunate that I haven't had to dig around for the ignition connector, so I'm not sure which is more difficult, that, or disassembling the switch housings on the handlebars.  Anyway, I would test the switches for power.  The only thing between the fuses and the switches is the ignition switch, as far as I know.

If there's power to the fuses, and none to the switches, the ignition switch is the bad guy, or possibly, hopefully, just the connector.

My guess is a loose/bad/corroded connection.  I haven't heard of any issues with Valkyrie ignition switches...unlike my Royal Star...so I predict you'll luck out with a bad connection.

If your looking for a magical fix, well, I hope there is one that doesn't involve tracing circuits.  I'm good with the electrical stuff, but still kinda newish on the tricks/short cuts for the Valkyrie.

CS

[Bullgoose]

Problem is solved!!..... I think.
I put my battery charger on it and decided to check the relay. When I pulled the rubber cover off, lo and behold, there's a 30a fuse hidden in the relay. Checked the continuity and it tested ok, but I pulled it out anyway and 1/2 of was melted and tan instead of green. Put in a new fuse... lights and fired right up.
Thnx for all your help. Wouldn't have thot to check the relay.

[Gear Jammer]

Now I'd check as to why that fuse was blown on the relay.  Not something you'd want to happen again on the road,,, :crazy2:l   Is this related to the LED's you put on ?

[Philthy]

Glad you worked it out!

As Jammer said, I'd go through and do a 'wiggle test' on the cables and try to find out why that fuse blew.

Oh, and I'd carry plenty of extra fuses until the culprit is found.

Have a fun ride!

CS

[Bullgoose]

Yeah, Bobby, I almost added that to my post. One of the female sides for the fuse doesn't look great, so I am concerned. My bike is 14yrs old though. Maybe it just got "tired?"
And I will be carrying extra fuses with me.
I'm leaving for S.Dakota/Michigan next weekend. I'm glad it happened now, but this doesn't instill confidence in me for the trip.