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Post by kevbailey on Nov 1, 2014 14:39:24 GMT -5
Rode home in the rain last night. (usually not a problem)
This morning went to start it. Hit the button, the starter momentary hit, then everything went dead. I still have turn signals, but I don't think I have brake lights.
No clicking sound. Switch on brake handles working ok. (no kickstand switch)
Tried jumping the solenoid = nothing.
had to get to work so I am trying to figure out what to look for when I get home this evening.
Suggestions would be helpful.
Kev
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Post by scooter on Nov 1, 2014 15:18:55 GMT -5
Rode him in the rain last night. (usually not a problem) This morning went to start it. Hit the button, the starter momentary hit, then everything went dead. I still have turn signals, but I don't think I have brake lights. No clicking sound. Switch on brake handles working ok. (no kickstand switch) Tried jumping the solenoid = nothing. had to get to work so I am trying to figure out what to look for when I get home this evening. Suggestions would be helpful. Kev Have you checked the canuter valve? They've been known to cause those exact symptoms. If your canuter is okay then you could be low on blinker fluid, but I doubt that's it or your turn signals probably wouldn't be working. |
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Post by kevbailey on Nov 1, 2014 18:38:23 GMT -5
Any serious suggestions?
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Post by alleyoop on Nov 1, 2014 18:57:49 GMT -5
Have you checked the fuse coming off the battery? It may be blown, if its a tube type fuse they may look good but are bad so just replace it. If your brake lights don't come on then your solenoid is also not getting voltage. The brakes sends voltage to the solenoid and the brake lights.
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Post by kevbailey on Nov 1, 2014 21:02:24 GMT -5
I will check that tonight when I get home. I was running late already, then when it wouldn't start I didn't have a chance to check anything, other than a quick jump against the solenoid terminals.
Would I still have turn signals if that fuse is blown?
Kev
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Post by kevbailey on Nov 3, 2014 3:10:21 GMT -5
Went out this morning to check it. Had lost all power, even to flashers, discovered a loose terminal connection on the battery. Fuse was good. Back running and will be doing a tune up in the morning.
Thank you Alley for the suggestion. The fuse was not the culprit, but checking it allowed me to quickly discover the problem.
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..BAD TO THE BONE..