Won't start after small changes
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Won't start after small changes
Preface:
I am no wrench!
The story:
Yesterday, I had a snow day at home with my bike (oh yeah, my kids were home too). I figured it would be a great opportunity to install the Arlen Ness Big Sucker Stage I air cleaner and Vance & Hines Twin Slash Round Slip-Ons.
Despite my lack of technical skills, it went very well. The Big Sucker instructions sucked but i found a great video on the Arlen Ness web site. A monkey could have installed the slip-ons. Both istalls gave me a chance to use my new torque wrench.
I got everything put back together and cleaned up the pipes to prevent discoloration. I unplugged my battery tender and fired up the bike.
OMG!!!
The pipes sound great! I let it idle for about 10 minutes, revved it a few times, and shut it down.
Now to the problem:
My wife got home a few hours later and asked me to fire it up so she could hear it. I turned the ignition, flipped the engine run switch (heard typical fuel pump noise), and pushed the start button. CLICK. That's all I get.
I have checked to verify that I am in neutral. Shifted in and out of gear, rolled the bike a few feet, and engaged clutch.
A little background:
I bought this bike last fall and had a similar problem. Turns out the previous owner had replaced the plug going to the starter with a plug that did not lock into place. He used it as a anti-theft device. After I rode the bike home for the dealership, it wouldn't start. The dealership came and picked it up, fixed it, and replaced the plug the factory plug that locks in.
Now, I am home with the bike (and the kids) for a second consecutive snow day. This is driving me crazy. Any ideas?
I am no wrench!
The story:
Yesterday, I had a snow day at home with my bike (oh yeah, my kids were home too). I figured it would be a great opportunity to install the Arlen Ness Big Sucker Stage I air cleaner and Vance & Hines Twin Slash Round Slip-Ons.
Despite my lack of technical skills, it went very well. The Big Sucker instructions sucked but i found a great video on the Arlen Ness web site. A monkey could have installed the slip-ons. Both istalls gave me a chance to use my new torque wrench.
I got everything put back together and cleaned up the pipes to prevent discoloration. I unplugged my battery tender and fired up the bike.
OMG!!!
The pipes sound great! I let it idle for about 10 minutes, revved it a few times, and shut it down.
Now to the problem:
My wife got home a few hours later and asked me to fire it up so she could hear it. I turned the ignition, flipped the engine run switch (heard typical fuel pump noise), and pushed the start button. CLICK. That's all I get.
I have checked to verify that I am in neutral. Shifted in and out of gear, rolled the bike a few feet, and engaged clutch.
A little background:
I bought this bike last fall and had a similar problem. Turns out the previous owner had replaced the plug going to the starter with a plug that did not lock into place. He used it as a anti-theft device. After I rode the bike home for the dealership, it wouldn't start. The dealership came and picked it up, fixed it, and replaced the plug the factory plug that locks in.
Now, I am home with the bike (and the kids) for a second consecutive snow day. This is driving me crazy. Any ideas?
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 576
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From: Eau Claire, WI
just getting a click like that could really only mean a few things... dead battery, bad sarter solenoid or loose connection somewhere between the battery and starter. Guess i'd start with putting a battery charger on it and see what that says, start with the easiest thing first.
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