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Does it start and run? Does the light go out when it's running?

When I turn the key the lights all light up then all but the oil light will turn off and the FI pump will charge (this is normal from my past experiences). I can then start the bike on the side stand at this time and it will run. But If while it is running (or the key is on with the bike not running) I lift the bike to a riding position the FI light will light up and the engine will die. She will not start with the FI light on. Was going to try to pull the FI Light code this evening. but the only post I found was for a 2006'ish model. Hoping it is the same on the downloaded service manual.

More complete background: Replaced battery with AGM from O'Riellys last night, accidentally left the key on for 3 days  :-[  Prior to replacing I tested using the battery jump method mentioned in another post from my truck (while the truck was off) and every time I removed the jump cable negative from the battery the bike would die. When installing the new battery, it was too short to be held tight by the battery mount so I installed a plastic block that came with the battery underneath it to lift the battery up.

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Posted by CDNRatMan

- June 15, 2015, 16:34:47 PM

Welcome and enjoy your stay here and see Troll is helping you already...and hey Pilgrim

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Welcome, you should do an iron butt to the Drift-In in Pikeville, KY next month.

and your going to be there how long and it is only a step from home.......

Posted by pcarrell

- June 15, 2015, 14:43:25 PM

Welcome Higgy!

Posted by Troll

- June 15, 2015, 13:51:23 PM

Quote from: higgy333 on June 15, 2015, 05:55:19 AM
Hello, I have purchased a 99 1500 Drifter this year and decided I should join the forum after lurking for about 3 months. Looking forward to meeting with you all. I have been riding for about 6 years now after being talked into taking a riding course with my brothers (who wanted to ride and still don't). My first bike was a shadow 500 that my wife and I (we were dating then) would ride together on. Yes I learned to ride with a passenger first. My next bike after blowing a spark plug up in the cylinder was a blue GL1100. Bought it for riding with my wife and she didn't like it ( But I still put on an 8,000 mile season). I didn't by it for me and as such I sold it after buying this 99 in February. Pictures to follow (Yes, I have read enough to know this is the next request).

I plan on Iron Butting from Hutchinson KS to Pikes Peak and back later next month so I am getting ready for that.

BTW, I changed the battery last night and the FI light now comes on when I pick the bike up off the stand. Any Ideas? I will be posting more tonight, but first my 12 hr day!

Does it start and run? Does the light go out when it's running?

Posted by Pilgrim

- June 15, 2015, 13:40:28 PM

Welcome, you should do an iron butt to the Drift-In in Pikeville, KY next month.
Can't help you with that light problem but Im sure someone will be around directly to help you out.

Posted by mittico68

- June 15, 2015, 11:43:10 AM

Welcome aboard!
You're absolutely right: this forum is hungry for drifters' pics!!! Sooo...

Posted by higgy333

- June 15, 2015, 05:55:19 AM

Hello, I have purchased a 99 1500 Drifter this year and decided I should join the forum after lurking for about 3 months. Looking forward to meeting with you all. I have been riding for about 6 years now after being talked into taking a riding course with my brothers (who wanted to ride and still don't). My first bike was a shadow 500 that my wife and I (we were dating then) would ride together on. Yes I learned to ride with a passenger first. My next bike after blowing a spark plug up in the cylinder was a blue GL1100. Bought it for riding with my wife and she didn't like it ( But I still put on an 8,000 mile season). I didn't by it for me and as such I sold it after buying this 99 in February. Pictures to follow (Yes, I have read enough to know this is the next request).

I plan on Iron Butting from Hutchinson KS to Pikes Peak and back later next month so I am getting ready for that.

BTW, I changed the battery last night and the FI light now comes on when I pick the bike up off the stand. Any Ideas? I will be posting more tonight, but first my 12 hr day!

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