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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 08:21 AM
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To make a long story short:

After every ride my bike wont crank over. It back fires and stalls out. . I have to push bike back & forth a few times. Do i need a new crank position sensor or ignition module.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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No way to tell without some diagnostics? Could be anything from a lose battery cable to an ECM?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 12:58 PM
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Should throw a code on the odo
 
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There are no codes thrown. Im just hoping someone is having this similar problem
 
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Have you tried just hitting the start button as soon as you turn on the ignition. This may help. I know lots of folks that do this and it works. There is absolutely no reason to wait for the fuel pump to pressurize the system unless it is very cold. Every bike that I know of starts better by not waiting.
 
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Does the bike start OK cold? When it starts, is there a bang as it fires up? When the bike is hot and you try to start it, does it grind?
 
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Try cycling the run/off toggle 3 times... wait btw each cycle for about 1 second. on for 3 seconds. Should get it to fire. I am sure there is a code. It normally on my 99 lights the engine light for 4 seconds. then off for a few, then on again for 8 seconds if there are codes. Thats just turning on the ignition/light switch and run swith on, not start. Mine is throwing crank sensor, eeprom, front coil, and low battery. Showing 12 volts on gauge. 12.25 on volt meter. Hope that helps! Gary
 
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Does the bike start OK cold? When it starts, is there a bang as it fires up? When the bike is hot and you try to start it, does it grind?
There is a grinding sound after i try to start
 
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Originally Posted by ke5rbd
Have you tried just hitting the start button as soon as you turn on the ignition. This may help. I know lots of folks that do this and it works. There is absolutely no reason to wait for the fuel pump to pressurize the system unless it is very cold. Every bike that I know of starts better by not waiting.
I wikk try this technique
 
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Originally Posted by dbru899271
There is a grinding sound after i try to start
Compensator or starter clutch or both.
 
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