Problems bike would not start speraticly today
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 622
Likes: 0
From: Long Island , NY
Problems bike would not start speraticly today
Hello all What a stressful day speraticly my bike would NOT start and the alarm light would flash
So I grabed my other key/fob ( thought the fob may have a problem)
When out riding my friend said my tail light was not working speraticly the break light was working
BUT than it came back on
At our last stop it took almost an hour to start it - disconected the bat to see if that would reset something took off the seat and checked all conections with no luck-
Anyone think it could be as simple and the bat is low in my fob not alowing the bike to start - that dont explain the tail light but WTF ????
So I grabed my other key/fob ( thought the fob may have a problem)
When out riding my friend said my tail light was not working speraticly the break light was working
BUT than it came back on
At our last stop it took almost an hour to start it - disconected the bat to see if that would reset something took off the seat and checked all conections with no luck-
Anyone think it could be as simple and the bat is low in my fob not alowing the bike to start - that dont explain the tail light but WTF ????
Club Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 10,815
Likes: 16
From: Virginia
Yes my battery was low in my fob and it would sometimes let me start it then sometimes not. Put a new battery in (well used out of a computer) and it has been fine since. No idea about the tail light problem though.
I see you used another fob and you still had the problem? Maybe not a battery problem then but still I'd replace the battery, it's cheap anyways.
I see you used another fob and you still had the problem? Maybe not a battery problem then but still I'd replace the battery, it's cheap anyways.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 3,074
Likes: 12
From:
+1 if your sure battery con are good thats the next place i would look
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 622
Likes: 0
From: Long Island , NY
The bat is clean and tight
I am thinking it is something with the Security system since the lights are flashing and the start switch has no power
We tryed push starting it the motor turned but would not stay running
I am thinking it is something with the Security system since the lights are flashing and the start switch has no power
We tryed push starting it the motor turned but would not stay running
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 716
Likes: 24
Mine did it the other day when the bike was cold, I had to wave the keyfob around the fuse box to get it to connect with the security system antenna. I do not like this system, anyone know how to deactivate the security module?
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 622
Likes: 0
From: Long Island , NY
I do not think the cold temp had anything to do with it
I rode in 40 drg last season with no problems
I rode in 40 drg last season with no problems
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,384
Likes: 12
From: Out on Deranged
Did you try by-passing the security system?? That would let you know wether or not the fob ws fk'd. It seems more like you have a short somewhere, like the others said check your fuse box for moisture,check all fuses if needs be. If the start switch has no power it may be that the short is there.