Got ready to leave for work and had the bike in neutral and the key turned on and hit the ignition switch and got a click!
Took the seat off and tried it again. The click sounds like it is coming from behind the battery.
Any ideas?
How old is the battery sounds like it is time for a new one. Had to replace one in the Red Magna.
Just replaced it before Moot Mag 9 when I thought I was going to go. Battery is charged.
When I press the switch to start, the headlight goes out.
Time to double check all of the connectors ...
I would suggest while you are checking the connectors, take them off/loose and put a little dielectric grease on the mating surfaces. This will help prevent corrosion between connections and prevent such occurances in the future
I think Hoot is onto something there. My guess even before I got to his post was corrosion in the battery terminal area -- between the terminals and the battery.
When operating properly, the 3rd gen headlight goes off when you press the "start" button.
Will look back but battery connection is what I would look at. Make sure you use a wrench not a screwdriver.
Not the battery connection.
Next time I have to work on the bike when it's this hot - I'm moving it into the living room! :D
Quote from: Indonlire on August 11, 2011, 10:39:35 PM
Not the battery connection.
Next time I have to work on the bike when it's this hot - I'm moving it into the living room! :D
SO, you aspire to be like Terry!!!
I just looked at the schmatic for the Gen. 3's. The starter relay switch is located under the battery.
Quote from: hootmon on August 12, 2011, 04:26:53 AM
SO, you aspire to be like Terry!!!
That is a GREAT aspiration. (http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa214/TLRam1/Smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Oh, you meant the bikes in the house.... :(
Quote from: Jigger on August 12, 2011, 04:48:38 AM
I just looked at the schmatic for the Gen. 3's. The starter relay switch is located under the battery.
I believe the Starter Relay is under the left side cover... IF I remember right after working on several other bikes.. I did find my cable from the battery to the Relay nearly broken at the Relay side.. Looked like the copper had just broken from fatigue..
She stated that the she heard a Click sound, I presume the relay activating.. But it seems like voltage is not transferring from the battery to the starter..
Check the cables in the path.. More Dielectric grease..
I know you said the battery was good but I would still try some jumper cables just to make sure.
If you jump keep vehicle off just jump with battery.
Do you have a Volt Meter? If so we can instruct you how to check your battery with a load applied.
Voltmeters are not expensive. An adequate one is:
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-function-digital-multimeter-92020.html $7
A similar unit without the back light is:
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-function-multimeter-98025.html $5
I don't have a volt meter. I'll go pick one up today when I have transportation.
I found a loose wire but that wasn't it.
I recharged the battery - and it took a charge, I'm taking it back to the store I bought it from and going to have them check it.
It's just so damn hot, I can't spend much time out in the garage.
Quote from: Indonlire on August 16, 2011, 12:58:53 PM
It's just so damn hot, I can't spend much time out in the garage.
Indeed!
I start my day before daylight, and quit outside work by 10 a.m., except in emergency situations. This summer is almost as hot as 1980.
I picked up a volt meter. The shop I bought the battery from tested it and said it is fine.
If anyone is in Katy and reading this, please feel free to IM me. I would be happy for some help. :)
I found a shop in Katy that will work on it if I bring it to them. I hate to do that if it is something I can fix myself - or someone can help me with.
Check the easy stuff first. Is the side stand switch in need of attention? It wont crank if in gear and the side stand down. Wont crank if in gear and the clutch not pulled things like this have embarrassed me many times!.. LoL.
So I have it in neutral. Pulled the clutch in and tried it
And it started!
Thank you Greg! You get a big hug and a 6 pack of your favorite beer next time I see you! :P :D
Thank you everyone for answering my post. I couldn't do it without you! :-P
The sidestand sensor was not working one time after doing a good cleaning for a parade. So after that lesson the first thing I do is put it in neutral to see if that was it. I am sorry I did not think of it.