2009 Crossbones will not start. Please help.
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From: Middletown, DE
2009 Crossbones will not start. Please help.
Hi guys, having some trouble starting my Crossbones. I rode the bike about 2 weeks ago then connected a battery tender since I didn't know when I would ride next. I tried to start the bike a week ago, no go. I noticed the tender switch was moved to 6v and assumed that was the problem. I switched it to 12v and it has been charging all week. I tried to start it last night, no go. Here's the facts:
-I have not changed anything on the bike in months.
-Battery was tested, showing 12.42v
-Bike is in neutral and clutch lever pressed
-I cleaned and tightened all the cables at the battery and reconnected.
-When I turn on the ignition, the fuel pump primes
-"Remaining fuel" says "Lo" but I topped the tank off. I've seen this before with plenty of fuel and usually within a minute of riding, it resets and calculates the true miles remaining. Not sure if this is a factor now.
-When I hit the "on" switch, I believe what is the starter, clicks and the motor does not turn over.
-I tried this spark test Drew posted earlier this year: http://www.howcast.com/videos/176258...in-Your-Engine
but I get no spark.
I guess I can replace the plugs but curious if it's anything else. Here's a video. Also, there is a weird noise at 35 seconds, 45s, 50s - not sure if this is normal fuel pump noise or something else. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
http://youtu.be/rn5O36b_8hg
-I have not changed anything on the bike in months.
-Battery was tested, showing 12.42v
-Bike is in neutral and clutch lever pressed
-I cleaned and tightened all the cables at the battery and reconnected.
-When I turn on the ignition, the fuel pump primes
-"Remaining fuel" says "Lo" but I topped the tank off. I've seen this before with plenty of fuel and usually within a minute of riding, it resets and calculates the true miles remaining. Not sure if this is a factor now.
-When I hit the "on" switch, I believe what is the starter, clicks and the motor does not turn over.
-I tried this spark test Drew posted earlier this year: http://www.howcast.com/videos/176258...in-Your-Engine
but I get no spark.
I guess I can replace the plugs but curious if it's anything else. Here's a video. Also, there is a weird noise at 35 seconds, 45s, 50s - not sure if this is normal fuel pump noise or something else. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
http://youtu.be/rn5O36b_8hg
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Joined: Jun 2009
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From: CENTRAL IL
mayby should have said solinoid instead of relay, if that doesnt work you may try having the battery load tested since they can show correct voltage but not have the amperage to turn the starter over. had a dyna do that just last month.
Last edited by SIDECAR BOB; Dec 14, 2011 at 09:38 PM.
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I do not have an alarm, but the previous owner did install lojack. However, I have not ridden with that fob in at least 6 months. I'm going to replace that fob battery and see if that changes anything.
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I might take you up on that but I'm dead in the water and don't have a way to get the bike down there. I could stop by and pickup the battery or if you are up near Middletown anytime soon...
