Starter will not roll over, nothing!
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
I have written a couple of posts on how the starter system works and troubleshooting.- you may find that helpful
It is unlikely that a lightening strike nearby would fry the bike's electronics- but possible ( arc welding on a bike/car with the ECM in place will almost certainly fry it).
basic trouble shooting will show the fault- start with the battery
mike
It is unlikely that a lightening strike nearby would fry the bike's electronics- but possible ( arc welding on a bike/car with the ECM in place will almost certainly fry it).
basic trouble shooting will show the fault- start with the battery
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; Jul 30, 2012 at 04:54 PM.
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5th Gear
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From: Warren, Pa
The battery is one year old but the lightning could have fried it, at 12.56 I would think it would click atleast. I should have tried to jump it like my friend said but I didn't, I just got mad and took it to the dealer. The fuse on the tender is a 7.5 and was not blown. Have not heard from the dealer yet.
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5th Gear
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Warren, Pa
Netrual light was on tried it with clutch lever pulled not pulled kill switch would turn ecm light off while it was lit, I would have tried more trouble shooting but I have to work and want it fixed so I can ride next sat. Let you guys know when I find out, the battery tender will go on a surge protector when I replace it!
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From: NYC
theres a bracket that connects from the starter to the engine case that serves as a ground....sometimes the bolts get loose and when that happens you loose your ground. Had the problem and when I tightened one of the three bolts...I was able to start the bike. The funny thing is if they replace your starter...they will fix the problem since in doing so they will tighten the bolts on the install of the new starter..
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Joined: Jan 2012
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From: NE
On project cheapskate I ended up pulling the starter, cleaning the exhaust mounting bracket, cleaning the starter housing, put a solenoid kit in, turned the armature, replaced the brushes, replaced the $5.00 starter relay, built a custom ground cable from starter mount bolts to the negative post of the battery, and installed a manual push button solenoid end cover. All is well now. Cost about $100.00 by the time I was done. In your case I'd bet the $5.00 relay if you cannot hear a faint clicking from the left side cover. Otherwise solenoid kit.
