Turn the key...nothing! - Page 2

Gregor · 08-06-2007, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregor

Ground bolt is tight. Either this $20 multimeter is a piece of shit, or my battery is completely kaput. It reads nada, zero, zilch, zip!!!

Okay, I just nominated myself for the Functional Jackass Award...for not taking the cute little caps off of the multimeter probes

. Okay, now the battery tests good: 12+ volts. Now I am starting back at square one.

motogpfan · 08-06-2007, 12:53 PM

Do You Have A Side Stand Kill Switch?

Cyrus Buelton · 08-06-2007, 01:23 PM

Do you have a flux capacitor?

DucCarlos · 08-06-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rat900

but only if you have been snacking on old paint chips and moonshine the night before

Don't know about the paint, but we did have some moonshine in Mid-O on saturday night.

Cyrus Buelton · 08-06-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DucCarlos

Don't know about the paint, but we did have some moonshine in Mid-O on saturday night.

+1 to that.

It was pretty good

Gregor · 08-06-2007, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by motogpfan

Do You Have A Side Stand Kill Switch?

The SSKS was bypassed by the previous owner. I guess the wiring could have gotten wonky; I'll check it out.

My flux capacitor is good; I installed new dilithium crystals just last week.

motogpfan · 08-06-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregor

The SSKS was bypassed by the previous owner. I guess the wiring could have gotten wonky; I'll check it out.

My flux capacitor is good; I installed new dilithium crystals just last week.

I'm willing to bet money thats what it is. Jump the wires at the plug before it goes to the stand.

Gregor · 08-06-2007, 02:31 PM

Will do.

Would that cut ALL power to the bike, or just not let it start?

motogpfan · 08-06-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregor

Will do.

Would that cut ALL power to the bike, or just not let it start?

I think it kills the starter solenoid. I wrecked my fuckn brain trying to figure mine out after the valve check. Then I look over and my jump wire I put in a few years ago fell out.
Jumped them together, and bam, started right up.

I'm thinking you're having the same problem judging by your diagnosis.

cherub_rock · 08-06-2007, 03:42 PM

Tuvok and I are sharing a pint of Romulan Ale later. I'll see what he thinks.

Gregor · 08-06-2007, 04:34 PM

Nick;

My SSKS wiring has good continuity so, that's not it. It's fucking weird. I've checked what I believe are the major circuits and all have good continuity. Battery is fully charged. Key switch and kill switch are good. I must be missing something.

motogpfan · 08-06-2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregor

Nick;

My SSKS wiring has good continuity so, that's not it. It's fucking weird. I've checked what I believe are the major circuits and all have good continuity. Battery is fully charged. Key switch and kill switch are good. I must be missing something.

fuck, I lost the bet...

alright, now it's starting to piss me off too..

let me see here...

GOT IT,

on top of your battery there are 2 identical relays. One is for the headlight, the other the starter. Switch them. If your headlights don't turn on it's the relay.

guardianofvalhalla · 08-06-2007, 04:43 PM

If you turn the key, of course you're going to get nothing! You have to push the button, too!

Try checking your muffler bearings and top off your blinker fluid, as well!

Sorry, couldn't resist!

Cyrus Buelton · 08-06-2007, 04:45 PM

^^^^

holy fuck that is a big dog

Gregor · 08-06-2007, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by motogpfan

fuck, I lost the bet...

alright, now it's starting to piss me off too..

let me see here...

GOT IT,

on top of your battery there are 2 identical relays. One is for the headlight, the other the starter. Switch them. If your headlights don't turn on it's the relay.

I see only one relay, on the left side of my battery; it is similar to the General Relay. I have two fuses on the left side of my battery.