No lights, no start

turboturtle2000 · 02-14-2019, 12:04 PM

Hey guys, 06 model here. Ride the bike 4 or 5 days a week and it just decided to take a dump. Was running fine when I shut it off. Next day, turned the key, no lights (headlight, brake light, no signals, no neutral light) and no response from starter (not even a click). Tried the next day with the same results. It'll bump start, but she's real unhappy about it and it runs like total garbage. It'll idle poorly, but when you crack the throttle it hesitates and then pulses in gear so that if you try and ride it bucks real bad and isn't ridable at all in 3rd gear and up (no throttle input at all). Fuses under the seat all check out. I'm thinking its a bad ignition cylinder; it would explain the no lights and the running poorly almost sounds like no spark, maybe just turning over on compression? I'm really not sure.

turboturtle2000 · 02-14-2019, 01:18 PM

Only other problems I've had with it is a weird high idle in neutral, burning a tiny amount of oil (not enough to top off between changes), weeping some oil from the exhaust manifold and associated smoking, and it backfired on me once. The battery went flat over a prolonged period of sitting but it push started right up with no issues.

Vegas Street Rider · 02-14-2019, 05:33 PM

I would start with having the battery checked regardless of how old or new it is.

BladeVortex · 02-21-2019, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Street Rider

I would start with having the battery checked regardless of how old or new it is.

+1 Sounds like a problem that I had as well. I fixed it by replacing the battery. They are temperamental things as they get older, and despite putting out 12.6 volts or whatever full charge is, they can put out close to no amps at full voltage when they've sulphated in an inconvenient way.

I recommend changing the battery. If you have a nice auto store near you, just bring your hex keys and a screwdriver and try the new battery in front of them, and they might let you return it if it doesn't solve your problem.

Gunk · 02-21-2019, 04:44 PM

You can always have the battery tested. Find your local auto parts store, bring the battery in, and they can put it on a tester to see if it's any good.

If it's just dead, you might have to check your stators health.

Did the bike die while riding? Was it a gradual decline in power, or did it just cut out?

02-14-2019, 12:04 PM	#1
turboturtle2000 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 2	No lights, no start Hey guys, 06 model here. Ride the bike 4 or 5 days a week and it just decided to take a dump. Was running fine when I shut it off. Next day, turned the key, no lights (headlight, brake light, no signals, no neutral light) and no response from starter (not even a click). Tried the next day with the same results. It'll bump start, but she's real unhappy about it and it runs like total garbage. It'll idle poorly, but when you crack the throttle it hesitates and then pulses in gear so that if you try and ride it bucks real bad and isn't ridable at all in 3rd gear and up (no throttle input at all). Fuses under the seat all check out. I'm thinking its a bad ignition cylinder; it would explain the no lights and the running poorly almost sounds like no spark, maybe just turning over on compression? I'm really not sure. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-14-2019, 05:33 PM	#3
Vegas Street Rider Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,089	I would start with having the battery checked regardless of how old or new it is. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-21-2019, 04:44 PM	#5
Gunk Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 10	You can always have the battery tested. Find your local auto parts store, bring the battery in, and they can put it on a tester to see if it's any good. If it's just dead, you might have to check your stators health. Did the bike die while riding? Was it a gradual decline in power, or did it just cut out? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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