I'm Stumped
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From: Upstate NY
I'm Stumped
Hey everybody, got a weird problem that I need help with. I have an 08' FXDC and while playing around, the bike was layed down on the ground. I wasn't going very fast (maybe 5 mph) and she went down on the left side. The only damage I can see it that the shift lever bent in and the tranny inspection cover has been scratched. I was able to restart the bike and move it to the garage afterwards. I continually started the bike about every other day for about two seeks after that. Now the other day I go out to start her and NOTHING! I have power from the battery and when I turn the ignition on, the check engine light comes on and I hear the primer start pushing fuel. Once the engine light goes out, I hit the starter and that's when nothing happens! Now prior to this, when I started the bike, the neutral light would be lit and the bike started fine. Now I also notice that the neutral light doesn't come on. I tried to shift out of neutral and back in but this doesn't make a difference. Thanks in advance for any help!
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From: Oakdale, CT
RE: I'm Stumped
I am no wrench but just a few thoughts, pop off the seat and look at the wiring, make sure an iffy connector did not disconnect. Maybe the switch that kills the engine on tip over? The bike should start even not in neutral... I am sure though one of the real wrenches here will be helpful...
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From: Punta Gorda,FL
RE: I'm Stumped
Did it all of a sudden, not start or did it gradually become harder to start? The reason I ask is if you jarred a cable loose at the battery, it would take a while for corrosion to build up before it wouldn't start at all.
You should start by disconnecting the battery cables, cleaning them and make sure you tighten them properly. Also do the same thing where the ground cables attach to the frame.
If that doesn't do it, try charging your battery. You might have a charging system problem.
The other question I have is, do you have any accessories,that were added to the bike, when you bought it?
A large percent of vehicle breakdowns can be directly attributed to the last person that worked on it, of cause you have to think that laying it down, is the most probable cause of your problem.
Tom
You should start by disconnecting the battery cables, cleaning them and make sure you tighten them properly. Also do the same thing where the ground cables attach to the frame.
If that doesn't do it, try charging your battery. You might have a charging system problem.
The other question I have is, do you have any accessories,that were added to the bike, when you bought it?
A large percent of vehicle breakdowns can be directly attributed to the last person that worked on it, of cause you have to think that laying it down, is the most probable cause of your problem.
Tom
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From: Easton, Pa.
RE: I'm Stumped
Started the bike for 2 weeks. Are you taking the bike for a ride? As in charging the battery? If not the battery is low/charge.
Or battery terminal is loose. Check with 10mm wrench. Becarefull you/can and might strip out the terminal.
Or battery terminal is loose. Check with 10mm wrench. Becarefull you/can and might strip out the terminal.
RE: I'm Stumped
You might have to re-set, my understanding is that there is a safety device that trips if the bike is laid down or leaned past a certain angle. Look in the owners manual or call your local dealer.
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