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Message started by Robin on 04/26/08 at 11:44:18

Title: Can´t start the bike..
Post by Robin on 04/26/08 at 11:44:18

Hi everybody.

Just done with the mods on my bike, Assembled everything, and now it wont run. :'(
I´ve connected the entire electrical system as it was, except for the tail-light and all the blinkers. I´ve removed all the lights except for the front.
I got a savage -93
The funny thing is i connected the battery, turned the ignition key and i got nothing, Absolutely nothing i mean, no light the startermotor didn´t even make a noise, absolutely nothing.. (This is my first savage so if i sound stupid when i ask questions, it´s just because I haven´t learned it yet.)
1. Is there something you should do to start the bikes. Like holding the clutch or maybe let the side stand up? Like if there is a hidden kill switch somewhere?
2. does anyone know if the 93 has the same electrical system as the 95?
3. If anyone got any ideas about this please let me know..

Thanks Robin..

Title: Re: Can´t start the bike..
Post by demin on 04/26/08 at 11:57:07

What mods did you do?
Make sure 1)cutoff switch-on
2)neutral
3)clutch squeezed in
4)sidestand up
If you did anything under the gas tank make sure plugs are connected all the way.Main fuse under right side of front seat.

Title: Re: Can´t start the bike..
Post by Robin on 04/26/08 at 12:15:22

I made a whole new intake, broke down the stearing head and put a new bracket for motorcross, removed the entire back of the bike, cut away a lot of bracketholders. a new box for the electronics. and more.. I am going to post some picture later on.

Goin out to try your ideas now,

Title: Re: Can´t start the bike..
Post by Robin on 04/26/08 at 12:25:20

Tried it now, the plugs are all connected, MAin fuse is not there anymore it has been moved because i built a new seat. Shouldn´t be any problems there though...
The problems is that there is absolutely no life at all.. No lights that come on, no sound nothing.. It´s like you havent even put the battery in and you have no power at all.. the battery should be working. I haven´t run the bike since october last year so maybe it is out of power. going to buy a new one tomorrow.. But we tried it with jumper-cables and even then the bike wouldn´t start or even make a single try to be alive.. But, I got to tear it down tomorrow again and look everything over again..

Thankful for every tip i Get
...

Robin

Title: Re: Can´t start the bike..
Post by demin on 04/26/08 at 12:32:47

Stupid question is the ignition switch harness plugged in under the seat?Hey it's a shot,Ive done that kind of stuff before. ;D

Title: Re: Can´t start the bike..
Post by Robin on 04/26/08 at 12:48:08

Thats not a stupid question, The electrical mods i´ve did is taking the stock eleöctrical system, and the only thing i did to it was to remove the blinkers and the rear light everything else is connected and installed, But it has been moved to a new box on the bike, but that shouldn´t be any problem or? The ignitor is connected as it should be, but still nothing.. Even if the starter wouldn´t go, at least the light or neutral light would shine or?..

I´m not gonna sleep until i Find out..

Robin..

Title: Re: Can´t start the bike..
Post by verslagen1 on 04/26/08 at 13:16:52

Check your ground from the battery to the engine case.

Then I'd follow positive from the battery to all things not working.

And operate the switches to check function.

The starter should only be a couple of ohms to ground, but don't check ohm's with battery connected.

And you can disable the safeties, neutral, clutch and kickstand. clutch and kickstand safeties you just need to short the leads for the switches, I'm not sure how the neutral goes. Neutral safety is also routed to the indicator light in speedo.

Title: Re: Can´t start the bike..
Post by T Mack 1 on 04/26/08 at 19:24:43

There is a second ground Black w/white strip, moderately thin wire. It runs most evrything, lights ign etc etc. The book shows a connector on it.....

Title: Re: Can´t start the bike..
Post by Ed L. on 04/26/08 at 19:32:55

There is a ground running from the engine to the frame and is located to the rear of the oil sight glass check to see if it is good. Beside that try bypassing the kickstand safety switch an clutch safety switch (clutch in when starting) if you haven't already done so. It's probably something simple so start with the easy stuff.
Ed

Title: Re: Can´t start the bike..
Post by Hell, Billy on 04/26/08 at 23:13:10

I know you moved the fuse box, but did you actually peek at the fuses? This just happened to me today f`n around with lite swaps. A short [easy to do!] would kill the fuse, and that`ll stop ya cold.

B

Title: Re: Can´t start the bike..
Post by Robin on 04/27/08 at 08:03:33

Yeeehaaaw... Got the Bike running and its working absolutely great... Thanks everybody, One fuse had blown and one of the wires that was connected to the ignitor had been removed.. Thank you all..
Now its just the paintjob and Maybe maybe a rear fender on it.. Its got to be viscious..

Anyone got any namesuggestions?
I´m thinkin of maybe name her 1:st Sinner. Or maybe just Savage...

Title: Re: Can´t start the bike..
Post by Robin on 04/27/08 at 08:45:54

Picture Link..

http://www.bikepics.com/members/sandvide/93savage/

Title: Re: Can´t start the bike..
Post by Ed L. on 04/27/08 at 15:52:30

Uh.... how about "Ouch, My Butt" ;) Or "Sweet Sinner Savage"