1 Bike shut off during my ride last night, no spark now. Sun Jun 19, 2022 9:36 am
757Brick
active member
So last night I was out riding my recently purchased 1991 K100LT. I've put on about 250 miles since fixing it up last week. The bike has been running great, no issues with cold/hot starting, snappy throttle through, smooth acceleration. I've had no complaints, has been a fun bike to zip around on this past week.
Last night I was out riding and I started playing with the dash light toggle switch, moved it up and down and then I lost power and had to pull over. The light does turn on when in the down position, but is off in both the up and middle position (unsure what up/middle switch positions are supposed to do).
I haven't been able to get the bike to start as there is no spark to the plugs. I didn't want to dig too deep into before checking here first.
The battery is brand new and at 12.9 volts with lights off. All lights turn on as they should when I turn the ignition on. Voltage with key on is at 12.8, headlights and running lights all on, horn works, no blown fuses (checked continuity). Fuel pump still kicking on when starter button is pressed, starter motor turning engine over. The only thing that seems to be missing is spark.
Is it just a coincidence that the bike shut off after toggling the dash light switch? Attached a picture of the dash light switch I'm talking about..
Last night I was out riding and I started playing with the dash light toggle switch, moved it up and down and then I lost power and had to pull over. The light does turn on when in the down position, but is off in both the up and middle position (unsure what up/middle switch positions are supposed to do).
I haven't been able to get the bike to start as there is no spark to the plugs. I didn't want to dig too deep into before checking here first.
The battery is brand new and at 12.9 volts with lights off. All lights turn on as they should when I turn the ignition on. Voltage with key on is at 12.8, headlights and running lights all on, horn works, no blown fuses (checked continuity). Fuel pump still kicking on when starter button is pressed, starter motor turning engine over. The only thing that seems to be missing is spark.
Is it just a coincidence that the bike shut off after toggling the dash light switch? Attached a picture of the dash light switch I'm talking about..