Do you have no power to your motorcycle?

Do you have no power to your motorcycle?

I have absolutely no power to my motorcycle at all, the battery and main fuse are good, but no continuity to the front of the bike at all. Show More Show Less Ask Your Own Motorcycle Question

Why do I loose all power then come and goes?

I loose all power Then comes and goes. Checked all connections and battery and everything seems tight. Make sure that you are using a fully charged, quality, known good battery and that your battery cables are clean and secure. A bad, or broken battery can cause the condition that you describe. Inspect both ends of your battery cables.

What causes a Harley Davidson to lose all power?

This can be caused by a loose neck or loose spokes (models w/spoke rims). Check your neck and tighten if nessacary. Also, can be caused by a bad wheel bearing. My first thought would be to load test the battery. 10v is low and if it he only gets a clicking when trying to start, that’s one sign of a bad battery.

What happens if there is no power to the ignition?

Brian : If there is not power to the ignition switch then you are looking for a short, or damaged wire between the fuse & the switch right there in the main harness & I would not be surprised if it is just a corroded connector. Brian : On a 30 year old bike anything is possible.

I have absolutely no power to my motorcycle at all, the battery and main fuse are good, but no continuity to the front of the bike at all. Show More Show Less Ask Your Own Motorcycle Question

Why does my bike start but no power?

Is is it the fuses, you need to find out whats blowing them. bad earth, short etc. Check all connections and especially earth points. Water and moisture in couplings too. Check the battey next..Its NOT the battery that runs the bike or the lights etc, its the generator. The battery is there to start the bike, no other reason.

What should I do if my motorcycle won’t start?

If the reading stays steady, your battery is good to go—and your motorcycle likely has another problem (or a few problems). Fortunately, there are other troubleshooting means that can help determine why your bike won’t start.

Brian : If there is not power to the ignition switch then you are looking for a short, or damaged wire between the fuse & the switch right there in the main harness & I would not be surprised if it is just a corroded connector. Brian : On a 30 year old bike anything is possible.

Why are there no lights on my bike?

Now when I turn the key there are no lights or anything. I have checked main fuse which is fine, I hope I have blown the battery and nothing else. Question is what are the other possibilities that could be the result of this? Click to expand… Hook jumper leads up to the car battery again and see if you get lights.

What to do if no power to ignition or headlights?

And its the only thing left on the checklist that is in line to power the solenoid and headlights. Purchased an aftermarket ignition and spliced it in place of the old ignition switch. A starter relay was inexpensive so I purchased one just in case. I put the old starter relay back into the plug.

Why does my Harley Davidson have no power?

Last Friday I shut the motor off with the stop switch and then turned the ignition key off. I re-set the stop switch to On. 1 minute later, I turned the ignition switch to ignition and noticed I had no power to my headlights and instrument lights.

And its the only thing left on the checklist that is in line to power the solenoid and headlights. Purchased an aftermarket ignition and spliced it in place of the old ignition switch. A starter relay was inexpensive so I purchased one just in case. I put the old starter relay back into the plug.

Last Friday I shut the motor off with the stop switch and then turned the ignition key off. I re-set the stop switch to On. 1 minute later, I turned the ignition switch to ignition and noticed I had no power to my headlights and instrument lights.

Why do the lights on my bike not work?

The neutral, indicator, brake and head lights do not work, no power at all. I am not sure if this has anything to do with the problem but the electric start stopped working about 2 weeks ago and I have been kick starting it since then.

Why does my motorcycle not start when I turn it on?

Clogged Injector Symptoms of a clogged injector: Your motorcycle will attempt to turn over normally when you try to start it but there won’t be any combustion. If you know it’s sparking correctly and that there is gas in the tank but it has been sitting for a while, your culprit is probably a clogged fuel injector.

What does it mean when car won’t turn over but has power?

If you hear cranking, but your car won’t turn over but has power, this could be signaled by loud cranking. The engine starts but dies very quickly. If you use a car that has a carburetor, then check the choke to see if it is closing and opening at the right intervals.

What happens when a motorcycle battery is not used?

How a motorcycle battery dies: If a motorcycle battery is not used and just sits, it will lose it’s capacity to power your motorcycle. There is also a phenomenon called parasitic drain.

Clogged Injector Symptoms of a clogged injector: Your motorcycle will attempt to turn over normally when you try to start it but there won’t be any combustion. If you know it’s sparking correctly and that there is gas in the tank but it has been sitting for a while, your culprit is probably a clogged fuel injector.

If you hear cranking, but your car won’t turn over but has power, this could be signaled by loud cranking. The engine starts but dies very quickly. If you use a car that has a carburetor, then check the choke to see if it is closing and opening at the right intervals.

What causes a motorcycle engine to lose power?

A vacuum leak leads to too much air being added to the air-fuel mixture the carburetor makes. When your motorcycle engine is getting too much air and not enough fuel, it won’t run right. In fact, the more gas you try to give the motorcycle, the more air will be sucked into the unwanted holes which will ultimately make you lose power.

How a motorcycle battery dies: If a motorcycle battery is not used and just sits, it will lose it’s capacity to power your motorcycle. There is also a phenomenon called parasitic drain.

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