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Relay's buzzing

Old Jan 13, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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Angry Relay's buzzing

Hello all,

Washed my bike today, then went to start it and it would not start and now the relay under the seat and the relays in the fuse box on the left side are buzzing. I removed them blew out the excess water and let them dry out, but nothing. Bike will not even start or turn over.

2003 Roadking Standard 1450
 
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 03:26 PM
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Check tightness of negative battery cable. Both the battery side and frame side. Review voltage at battery. Water might have caused resistance. Electricals should not be soaked..Bike should get no more wet than when riding in the rain and never pressure wash.
 
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