K9 Starting

[IceMan55]

My 08 k9 will start right up first thing. However, if I shut it off and try restart immediately it won't do anything. If I let it set for about 10 minutes, it will start right up. Can anyone tell what is causing the problem?

 

[Mr. Wright]

The easiest thing to start with, when you're having this problem, is to pull the plugs off the EHC, clean them and put some fresh dielectric grease on them. Of course make sure you pull the neg cable off the battery first.

 

[IceMan55]

Will try the EHC plug cleaning.

 

[awg]

Does it make a clicking sound? Cable's tight? Battery good?

 

[IceMan55]

Cleaning EHC connectors didn't work. Checked wiring best I could. Any other things to try?

 

[IceMan55]

No clicking sound., recent new battery, checked for loose wires.

 

[IceMan55]

May have to take it to the shop.

 

[Mr. Wright]

May have to take it to the shop.

What battery did you put in it.?

 

[IceMan55]

Duracell from batteries plus

 

[awg]

If you do end up taking it in for repair, make sure they know what there doing.

 

[Mr. Wright]

Duracell from batteries plus

Not my brand, but I heard they are ok.
When is the last time you cleaned the starter solenoid?

 

[Mikeinjersey]

When you try to re-start does your headlight go off momentarily? When the key is on the headlight should come on (low beam) and when you hit the start button it should go out until released. That helps to take load off the battery during start up. When a carbed Big Dog start button is depressed the headlight should go out, the compression releases should activate and the starter solenoid should also activate.
If all three fail when the start button is depressed I would start by checking the circuit brd. to be sure the button is working properly.

Complements of Eric from HDM

 

[IceMan55]

Bad Switch/circuit board.

 

[Mikeinjersey]

Bad Switch/circuit board.

Thanks for getting back with the fix for your bike!! It's amazing but lot's of guys ask for help and never come back with what fixed their issue. It's the best way for all of us to learn the major failures and fixes on these bikes. Thanks again