HELP!! Again. Zero Power!!

Kiwirider

Kiwirider

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HELP!! Again. Zero Power!! Cluster%@#K

If anyone is awake.
In about to start a big ride today (Iron Butt 1000). 3am, went to start the bike..... Nothing!!!! No power no noises no nothing.
2008 EFI Mastiff, factory ECM.

Battery is fully charged (checked it just now). I was riding it yesterday no problem and even last night I had her running.
The only thing I changed was install a new WSW LED head light bulb ( I know, don't change anything before a big ride. I figured Id be doing a lot of night riding, about 6-8hrs worth, so it would be worth it. I guess not). But after that I started her up and she ran great. The batter terminals are good. I checked the two push button breakers under the left panel. Wiggled a few cables. Not even a flicker... Nothing!!

I just disconnected the battery to maybe reset something and when I re connected it I heard what sounds like the engine sensors reset. But nothing turning the key.

Any assistance gents.:bang:

A later post explains what happened.
 
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ksmike

ksmike

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Make sure the small green wire is on the starter. Check to see if it is getting voltage when you hit the start button.
 
Kiwirider

Kiwirider

Active Member
Ok, I replaced the factory head light bulb. 2 mins and BAM. Power restored. Hopefully I can salvage the ride.
Updates to follow
 
Kiwirider

Kiwirider

Active Member
Well, It turned into a complete clusterfuck.
I got to the gas station to get my first receipt and start the ride. Hopped on the bike, noticed the clutch was WAY slack. I adjusted it to see if it was broken, got most of it out but need way to much adjustment so something is up. Then went to start the bike and all it would do is party turn over and the left flasher starts. Was like that for about 45 mins trying to start her. Tried push starting, nothing. Finally took the battery out, parked it at the gas station and got a ride home.
Battery is now on a 1.1amp charger. Been on for 5 hours now and only 25-50% charged. I think my starter has finally givin up. Im hoping with a fully charged battery itll turn over enough to get started and back home.
All this from a light bulb change lol. Right now I should be at about the 500 mile mark haha.
At least it all went to shit close and not 500 miles away.
Maybe next year......
 
Brew

Brew

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If your clutch is slacking, it sounds as if your clutch hub nut might be loosening up!
 
KaptinAmerika

KaptinAmerika

Guru
Damn
Something or someone is seriously trying to tell you not to go on that ride.
We've sold dozens of these lights without having an issue like this so I'm not sure where to begin.
 
Kiwirider

Kiwirider

Active Member
Brew said:
If your clutch is slacking, it sounds as if your clutch hub nut might be loosening up!
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Thats what Im hoping it is. Something simple would be great.

KaptinAmerika said:
Damn
Something or someone is seriously trying to tell you not to go on that ride.
We've sold dozens of these lights without having an issue like this so I'm not sure where to begin.
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Thats what I figured.I was sitting at the gas pump deciding whether to get on BDB with a for sale listing, or with everything that went wrong... Maybe she's trying to tell me something, maybe I shouldnt do this ride right now? Ill take the later.
I must have something else going on for all that to happen. Hopefully when I get it back and get time to start cracking into it. Ill figure it out. Last night after I put the LED in, I even started it and ran it no problem. Then next morning at 2:45am, not so much lol.

(Side note, No joy with that other bit you sent, Ill email you a pic)
 
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