[timf4i]

This is probably a really dumb question, but i'm fairly new to the hobby.
When you turn the key to the on position, what is that buzzing noise that happens every time for about 2 seconds?? I think its the fuel pump. I'm having trouble with my bike now and one noticable difference is that noise is not there when I turn the key.
Thanks for your help.
Tim :banana

 

[thirdgenlxi]

Yep, that temporary humming noise is the fuel pump priming. If it's not coming on, it's definitely not gonna start! Could be a number of things... bad pump, kill switch, bank angle sensor, relay, ECM, etc. Time to dig out the service manual and start checking wires

 

[timf4i]

thanks! one side note......

one other thing happening at the same time is the front lights are.nt coming on. The rear tail light is as bright as the sun but the fronts are dead. the dash blinker, high beam, nuetral, and red malfunction lights all stay on and don,'t go off. starter motor is fine....ever seen this??? :banana

 

[Reckless01]

sounds like you blew some fuses or popped a relay somewhere. Id start with the fusebox and work up from there

 

[timf4i]

o.k..... thanks 4 the input. I guess I need to get a service manual. All I have is an owners manual. I tried to find one at the book store but to no avail. Saw one online for $25.99. Thanks again.
Tim :cheers

 

[749er]

Check your fuses.

 

[timf4i]

I did and unfortunately they are all o.k....I suspect it is something in the electrical system that the front lights and fuel pump are on together.
Thanks. Tim

 

[mikem317]

How about the kill switch? Make sure it's on run, otherwise the fuel pump won't prime and you won't be able to start the engine.

 

[mikem317]

one other thing happening at the same time is the front lights are.nt coming on. The rear tail light is as bright as the sun but the fronts are dead. the dash blinker, high beam, nuetral, and red malfunction lights all stay on and don,'t go off. starter motor is fine....ever seen this??? :banana

The high-beam will only light when told to. Make sure the switch on the left clip-on is on if you want the high-beam. Could be a case of double dead bulbs, although rare indeed...

 

[freeky929]

Once you get it fixed, make sure you don't press the starter until the sound stops...it's bad to start the bike while it's making that noise.

 

[timf4i]

The kill switch is on and the high beam indicator stays on like the rest wether the switch is on or not. Its like all these lights staying light are trying to tell me something. I'm gonna order a service manual and look it up.
ttThanks. Tim

 

[H2Omax1]

Make sure your headlight / taillight kill switches are on . . . . oh wait. . nevermind, that's just my f4i . . .

 

[clearwaterms]

i have read about this in the past and I would be willing to be it's your tip sensor is out of alignment. Check that.