1 Whoo Hoo! I've finally got a juicy problem! Mon Feb 22, 2010 8:17 pm
blaKey
Life time member
Picture this: bike starts as it should, runs smoothly as it should, charging light remains on as it should not. Tacho show the engine is running at about 750rpm (yes, 750rpm) when I know that it's revving at around 3,000rpm. Runs smoothly at those revs. Sweet!
Turn off the engine.
Turn the key to restart the bike (because I was worried about the charge light being on) and there is nothing...no warning lights in the dash. It just won't start; no clicks, no whirring or farting. Headlight works, indicators works, but not the stop light (handle nor foot pedal).
The 7.5A (top fuse) has blown.
Replace the fuse, went through the above routine, back to a blown fuse.
Battery is OK as it's always on a trickle charger.
Took out the brushes from the alternator to check for wear and they are fine (9mm exposed, 5mm is the wear limit).
Starter brushes replaced 5,000k's ago.
Forget the weeping master cylinder for the time being. I don't need brakes if it doesn't go!
Any help is appreciated.
Turn off the engine.
Turn the key to restart the bike (because I was worried about the charge light being on) and there is nothing...no warning lights in the dash. It just won't start; no clicks, no whirring or farting. Headlight works, indicators works, but not the stop light (handle nor foot pedal).
The 7.5A (top fuse) has blown.
Replace the fuse, went through the above routine, back to a blown fuse.
Battery is OK as it's always on a trickle charger.
Took out the brushes from the alternator to check for wear and they are fine (9mm exposed, 5mm is the wear limit).
Starter brushes replaced 5,000k's ago.
Forget the weeping master cylinder for the time being. I don't need brakes if it doesn't go!
Any help is appreciated.
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Neil
K100RS 1986 RED!
Dress for the ride and the potential slide.