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Message started by Zylar on 08/28/10 at 07:02:21

Title: Electrical problem
Post by Zylar on 08/28/10 at 07:02:21

Hey all,

I hadn't ridden in a couple months since I needed tires, had stabil in the tank and a float charger on the battery. Went to start the bike up and run it a bit, and it had no electrical power when the ignition is in the ON position. When the key is turned to ACC the taillight comes on.

I checked the ignition switch for continuity and it tested ok when ON. So I assume I have a short in the ON circuit somewhere.

Any tips on where and how would I continue troubleshooting this?

Thanks,

Title: Re: Electrical problem
Post by EJID on 08/28/10 at 07:06:29

Did you check to make sure all the safety switches were not activated?

Kickstand up?

Clutch pulled in?

On/Off switch on handlebar turned on?

(Start with the easy items first)

Title: Re: Electrical problem
Post by Zylar on 08/28/10 at 07:13:16

Yep, checked all that.

When key is ON, neither headlight nor neutral light comes on.

I'm pretty sure the battery is near-dead too. It shows 12.5 volts when not under load, but even turning the key to ACC brings it down to 10.5v. Turning the key ON brings it down to ~300mV. I would expect it to at least power the headlight weakly, and turn on the neutral light though.

But maybe this is just a weird symptom of a low battery? Could I be so lucky?

Title: Re: Electrical problem
Post by Zylar on 08/28/10 at 08:47:49

Well, I may have figured it out.

We've had a lot of rain the past week, and even though I keep the bike under a tarp the wind had blown it off the front end for a night.

The connector for the left-hand controls, situated under the tank and in a rubber 'sleeve', had filled up with water. The electrical tape just above it was hanging loose, I guess water just ran right down the rubber sleeve and filled up the connector. Maybe water tension or something kept it from draining, because a good 2 tablespoons came pouring out when I unplugged it.

Gonna let it dry out for a while, and see how it goes.

Title: Re: Electrical problem
Post by Zylar on 08/28/10 at 11:14:32

Well, it seems nice and dry now, but still no power. I've been over every connector on the bike and no others had any obvious problems.

I'm going to try and get a new battery today. Any more advise would be appreciated.

Thanks,