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I have some minor issues with my 2009 RK. I attached a battery tender and the negative connection was loose. When I turned on the main switch the fuel pump sputtered but the starter motor would not engage.
Finally, I found the loose harness connection (to the negative battery terminal) and tightened it. I turned on the main switch and the little bike turned right over and rumbled until I turned it off.
I went out to turn it on again but now the fuel pump won't turn on even though the starter motor will. What did I screw up? Is it a fuse or did I blow the fuel pump somehow?
Thanks...I check all the fuses and all seem OK. Could I have blown one of the main relays (you know, the little black box guys)? Sorry to be so technical. How do I check those, or do I just order them in?
Thanks...
rrce
PS. I hate it when I know my bike isn't working--even when its snowing...
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