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Posted by Troll
- June 10, 2016, 07:47:52 AMThe wire on the oil pressure switch has no effect on cranking...it's the clutch switch that seems the only possible culprit. Mine gets a little funky at times, so I don't usually pull the clutch in to start...even though MSF says to. My H-Ds never had no stinkin' clutch switch, nor a side stand switch...didn't kill me in 50 years, so why worry now?
Posted by Tfrank59
- June 10, 2016, 07:28:10 AMThat's a fair price. I doubt I could get that here in my part of the world, maybe by a friend or something
Posted by Trall
- June 10, 2016, 00:20:45 AMPrice was 80. I believe he charges a reasonable 40 per hour.
My local dealer wanted 75 Or 80 per hour.
Posted by Tfrank59
- June 10, 2016, 00:06:28 AMWell that's a good outcome. Didn't cost you anything except the mechanics time – May I ask what he charged you?
Posted by Trall
- June 09, 2016, 23:08:09 PMUpdate- The mechanic checked the bike over and said the starter was good, the starter relay and fuse good, and a few other things checked out good. He said it was one or two things that he did and it started up fine after- 1st He checked the single wire for the oil sensor (I think that is what he called it) the wire is in a rubber boot cover located right above the starter and that wire was really loose and he tightened it and then 2nd -the clutch lever he pulled it closed and let it out real quick a few times and checked the clutch plunger switch was coming in and out which appeared it did. Then he tried and it started up fine and has started up fine since.
He does not know which one of the two was it but after the two it started. He did not know on the Drifter 800 but said on some bikes if the oil sensor light is loose like mine was the bike won't start because the bike thinks there is no oil but on some bikes the bike will still start with the oil sensor light wire off. As far as the clutch he said there might on been some grit or dirt in the housing and by closing the lever and letting go might of shook it loose. He is not real sure but between tightening the oil sensor wire and playing with the clutch lever the bike starts now. Time will tell.........
Does anyone know on the Drifter 800 if the oil sensor wire not connecting would make the bike not start?
Posted by mittico68
- June 09, 2016, 02:43:09 AMMaybe I'm puttin' a dumb question...
But did you check the spark plugs of the engine?
Posted by Trall
- June 08, 2016, 22:21:22 PMJust checked the clutch and everything seems pugged in and tight.
I seached my local CL for services and motorcycle mechanics and found a nearby home mechanic who's ad was for Harley's. Talked with the mechanic and he owned a Drifter 800 many years ago. He's retired and works out of his garage. I tried to push start the bike after putting extra socks on and of course my boots. Tried 4 runs down my slight decline driveway, in second gear, popped clutch and a little rumble but not enough to start. After 4 tries and in need of shower again, Iam done.
The mechanic told me if I was unable to push start he would pick up bike with trailer in the morning for $40. Fair enough.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- June 08, 2016, 21:47:51 PMPlug on the clutch lever?
Posted by Troll
- June 08, 2016, 21:35:23 PMCheck to make sure that the plug on the clutch lever is all the way on and tight.....common fail point...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- June 08, 2016, 20:50:19 PMI am sure once Troll and GreenBarn check in here they can give you some really good help......
really happy to know that you refrained even in a really bad situation from using language that you dear machine needs not be subject to. Imagine someone using language like that in front of your little daughter, unheard of.......Drifter's can be sensitive machines........
Posted by Trall
- June 08, 2016, 20:27:45 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on June 08, 2016, 17:23:35 PMWe can rule this out- LOL.....That is one mistake, I did not upset/spoil her with ANY profanity before, during or after learning the importance of proper footwear and the daily pain incurred to her sensitive ears. So no foul language used in her presence.ok I am mulling over the thought of what could be wrong here, sorry about you have a bad week, not sure what is wrong with the bike, but when you did the foolish thing of moving it sans proper footwear, did by chance use language unfit for a lovely lady as your Drifter is to hear you and perhaps think you were directing your vulgar language in her direction and so she is getting back at you.......
ok you have done what I would have done, kill switch is on, everything else is working normal, lights, horns, fuses all look correct,
what about the IC Igniter?
I do have an appt. for a good electrical guy next Thurday at the dealer that they could get in me a little sooner.
Your talking a foreign lang. with IC igniter and other members checks mentioned. I did wiggle some wires by the kill switch and here and there hoping for a simple fix. The battery I am a pro at removing and installing and all secure.
SO at this point I resolved to waiting......Thanks though.
Posted by Tfrank59
- June 08, 2016, 20:14:48 PMyeah, that's a tough one with the toe and all. I really suck on electrical, but I'll just echo Ratman, that it's going to be something simple like the kill switch, unless somehow a wire got broken or unplugged moving the bike around. I'd say start with all the things you can check visually, and if need be play with some wires while trying to make her crank--in case it's a loose connection and just a jiggle gets it to fire for you. also, just thinking out loud--you're sure the battery connections are good and tight, right? maybe double check em. let us know what you learn. good luck!
Posted by CDNRatMan
- June 08, 2016, 17:23:35 PMok I am mulling over the thought of what could be wrong here, sorry about you have a bad week, not sure what is wrong with the bike, but when you did the foolish thing of moving it sans proper footwear, did by chance use language unfit for a lovely lady as your Drifter is to hear you and perhaps think you were directing your vulgar language in her direction and so she is getting back at you.......
ok you have done what I would have done, kill switch is on, everything else is working normal, lights, horns, fuses all look correct,
what about the IC Igniter?
Posted by tj
- June 08, 2016, 16:33:11 PMQuote from: tj on June 08, 2016, 15:49:53 PMjust thought about it again...side stand switch shouldn't matter if neutral light is on.sorry about you toe...glad you're ok tho!
regarding the bike, it sounds like the side stand switch to me. did you try and jump the wires going to the switch? if it was me, i would start there.
Posted by Pilgrim
- June 08, 2016, 16:21:05 PMcheck wire connector is tight at clutch lever, or is that just on the 1500? main fuse blown?