I agree. Sounds like your Starter relay is powered on, without being commanded on by the start switch.
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Hey Guys!
So my 94 sporty 1200 is being a little c***. Basically on the way to work today there was a loud whining noise coming from the bike along with what sounded like grinding. I pulled in to work and shut the bike off. I did not see any damage externally so I tried to start the bike again. To my surprise as soon as I turned the key the bike cranked and fired. I do not have any of my switches disabled (besides turn signals) So this was "neat". The noise was gone so I went in to work. When I came out from work same thing, Start with the key not with the switch. No noise so no worries right?
I stopped at the gas station to grab a pack of smokes next to my house and when I came out the bike won't start. Headlight comes on. Showing 11.9v with key in running position. Starter switch doesn't start bike, However with the key off the starter switch will turn on the headlight when I push it. Cool right??
Anybody else have a possessed bike and want to share some thoughts?
-Judge
So my 94 sporty 1200 is being a little c***. Basically on the way to work today there was a loud whining noise coming from the bike along with what sounded like grinding. I pulled in to work and shut the bike off. I did not see any damage externally so I tried to start the bike again. To my surprise as soon as I turned the key the bike cranked and fired. I do not have any of my switches disabled (besides turn signals) So this was "neat". The noise was gone so I went in to work. When I came out from work same thing, Start with the key not with the switch. No noise so no worries right?
I stopped at the gas station to grab a pack of smokes next to my house and when I came out the bike won't start. Headlight comes on. Showing 11.9v with key in running position. Starter switch doesn't start bike, However with the key off the starter switch will turn on the headlight when I push it. Cool right??
Anybody else have a possessed bike and want to share some thoughts?
-Judge
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Plenty to worry about! The noise may well have been the starter running while the engine was working, which is not good! Starting on the key and not the switch is also not good! You may simply have a failed starter relay, which is where I suggest you start.
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Won't Crank. No starter function at all. The starter has power, Just not doing anything. And that's 11.9v with the headlight on. 12.6~ with it key in off position. I'm gonna tear into it tomorrow morning before work and see what I see. Thanks for the replies guys!
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And that's still a bad battery, if you're measuring at the battery.
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The battery may also need replacement. I am not denying that, but may I ask why you say so? .7v~ is an acceptable drop for a headlight if I am not mistaken. If I am please let me know.
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