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    Possibble ignition or starter issue

    I have been riding my bike and enjoying the weather every day for the last two weeks (about 30-40 miles a day)
    After i came home from work today, I parked it and went back out a few hours later

    I started the bike and it ran for about 20 seconds then shut off, now I have no power to the bike it will not start (with the starter button) and the brake light will not light up when i squeeze the brake (like it used to)

    I'm attempting to charge the battery to make sure its not just dead but would the ignition switch going out cause this or is it the starter button or the starter itself
    the lack of brake lights makes me think its either battery or the ignition switch ,. any thoughts ?
    80 XS11
    Tags: no power
  • #2
    Originally posted by Skuvas View Post
    I have been riding my bike and enjoying the weather every day for the last two weeks (about 30-40 miles a day)
    After i came home from work today, I parked it and went back out a few hours later

    I started the bike and it ran for about 20 seconds then shut off, now I have no power to the bike it will not start (with the starter button) and the brake light will not light up when i squeeze the brake (like it used to)

    I'm attempting to charge the battery to make sure its not just dead but would the ignition switch going out cause this or is it the starter button or the starter itself
    the lack of brake lights makes me think its either battery or the ignition switch ,. any thoughts ?
    Check the main fuse, which is on left side in a rubber booted looking housing under left side-cover.
    81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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    • #3
      Sounds like possibly the main power fuse or a bad battery connection.

      I'm assuming your bike is an 80 Standard by your signature. On an 80 Special the main fuse is located under the LEFT side cover in a rubber receptacle, not certain if the Standard is the same.
      Greg

      Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

      ― Albert Einstein

      80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by BA80 View Post
        Sounds like possibly the main power fuse or a bad battery connection.

        I'm assuming your bike is an 80 Standard by your signature. On an 80 Special the main fuse is located under the LEFT side cover in a rubber receptacle, not certain if the Standard is the same.
        so i'm going outside right now to take a picture ,.. and post it here because i'm not sure exactly what model she is but! I have the technology!
        80 XS11

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        • #5


          the blade fuses are intact as well as the glass fuse on the left
          80 XS11

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          • #6
            Neither of the first two symptoms you mention are an issue.
            81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Skuvas View Post


              the blade fuses are intact as well as the glass fuse on the left
              The main is under the other cover on the other side I think. All by itself in a black rubber receptacle. You need to release the lock at the bottom of the cover with the tip of your ignition key in the lock.
              Greg

              Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

              ― Albert Einstein

              80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

              The list changes.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                The main is under the other cover on the other side I think. All by itself in a black rubber receptacle. You need to release the lock at the bottom of the cover with the tip of your ignition key in the lock.
                ,.... yep you did say left side ,.. I can't read apparently let me go investigate again !
                80 XS11

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Skuvas View Post
                  ,.... yep you did say left side ,.. I can't read apparently let me go investigate again !
                  Heh heh heh......yeah, your OTHER left.
                  Greg

                  Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                  ― Albert Einstein

                  80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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                  • #10


                    this piece?

                    80 XS11

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                    • #11
                      OK. That main fuse should be right there to the top LEFT of the battery in it's receptacle hanging on a tab of the frame. 2 red wires running into either end of it.
                      Greg

                      Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                      ― Albert Einstein

                      80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                      The list changes.

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                      • #12
                        I see the Tab in the pic but the fuse isn't there, Look for the holder with the red wires.
                        Greg

                        Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                        ― Albert Einstein

                        80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                        The list changes.

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                        • #13
                          Looks looks this.........

                          Greg

                          Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                          ― Albert Einstein

                          80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                          The list changes.

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                          • #14
                            Heloooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
                            Greg

                            Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                            ― Albert Einstein

                            80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                            The list changes.

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                            • #15
                              Greg!!!


                              I found it it was a loose connection there ,.. however the P.O. has rewired the main into the other sides Fuse box (added a fuse ) and there was a loose connection at that point
                              80 XS11

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