| Author | Message | ||
     Cuelbuell |
Ok, here is whats going on. SOMETIMES when I go to start my bike, a 99 X1, it will not crank over. I turn the key, hit the kill switch to run and I hear the fuel pump prime and then stop. The red light goes out and I try to crank it over. I can feel the relay clicking so all is good there. I even swapped the relay with the other one that is in there and no change. ANY help on this situation would be awesome. I have a service manual but have not been able to open it and look at things. Been way to busy, thanks for anything. | ||
| Kyrocket |
Have you checked all the usual suspects? ie the fuses, connections (mainly the ground) and battery. Does the fuel pump come on strong or sound like it's struggling to pump? I had a bad battery once that would do everything you stated but wasn't enough to crank the starter over. It could also be crud under the ground strap. A quick turn of the socket will remedy that option. Start with those and let us know. | ||
| Cuelbuell |
Are you talking about the big ground strap near the swing arm? Battery is brand new harley unit. Fuel pump is strong also. | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
Classic case of corrosion in the fusebox. Unplug each fuse, clean the contacts, zap them with WD40 and reinstall them. | ||
| Kyrocket |
Yup, it's a large braided strap near the swingarm and attaching just below your oil tank. | ||
| Cuelbuell |
nice, thats what I like to hear. I guess I should have added this tid bit. It was acting up before and when I would wiggle the relay it would start. I removed the connector for the relay and it looked good. I'll look at the fuse connection next. Thanks allot | ||
| Kyrocket |
Wouldn't be a bad idea to put a little dab of dielectric grease on your connections also. Very cheap insurance from corrosion. It can be picked up from any auto parts store for a few bucks. I have a small tube I keep handy for anytime I have to change a fuse or bulb. | ||
| Sparky |
Be careful how you use dielectric grease. It's main purpose is to keep water from shorting out high voltage spark plug cables and connections. Make sure the metal to metal electrical connections are absolutely clean before mating. After the connectors are mated, then put a small amount of dielectric grease on the outside of the cables. |
