Went out to start the 1999J Drifter to heat it up tp change the oil(its due) The bike started up fine yesterday(Thursday). Put in the key and turned it to start it up, Pulled the chock out, hit the starter button..and heard the electric fuel pump kick in..but..No Start and No Lights! Thought the Battery was down..but its hot(charged). Checked all the fuses and all are good. No start,No Lights..I'm Stuck!
Bike does not crank/start/no lights! All Ideas on my problem will help! Hope I can fix the problem,Instead of taking it to a shop(trying to save some money) Thanks. Respects.
check the plug next to the clutch handle and make sure it is tight. Its a plug on the wiring..if it comes loose or make bad connection..no start.
If the battery's hot you have a draw somewhere
Quote from: AZCaveman on March 09, 2018, 18:55:10 PM
If the battery's hot you have a draw somewhere
I don't think he meant "hot" as in temperature, but "hot" as in being charged up with power?
I think Pilgrim's clutch switch is a likely no-crank problem. Seems like (although I don't have diagrams handy) the kickstand switch is in the circuit too? May check that for grins.
The "kill switch" can also be an issue...check for connection issues there as well.
When you say you checked the fuses, how did you do that? By visual inspection or with a multimeter measuring flow from one side to the other?
I've had corrosion on the contacts of a fuse-holder whose fuse was perfect but was in effect an Off switch.
I checked all the wires and plugs that I could, only visual inspection of all the fuses(I do not have a Multimeter)have to have a open short somewhere! when ever I went to start the bike the lights always came on..now no lights/no crank/no start. I have no choice but to take it to the local bike shop and let them troubleshoot the problem! Thanks to Everyone for all the info..I'm a old guy and now I have no course but to take it to the shop. Thanks All...Magoo.
No shame in taking it to the 'shop, often it's cheaper than buying all the tools you need to diagnose the problem. Here's to a swift resolution!
I want to thank everyone for their Ideas and information on my No Start Problem. Borrowed a meter and found the handlebar kill switch was bad..and something happened with the Ignition Switch also! Replaced both with parts off of a salvage parts bike that my neighbor has. Tried to buy the bike for parts..but he told me "Just Take What I Need" That was very nice of him to do so! I read a older post of ECU Problems which gave me the Ignition Switch info...and between everything I tried..it really helped..theold bike is back up and starting/running..have to fix the right side turn signals..must of pulled to hard on a wire or plug or something..but that should be a easy fix! My Thanks to Everyone on this site for all the Good Information...and saving me from taking it to the shop and saving me $$$ and time! RESPECTS. Magoo....
Glad you got it fixed. It's always a great feeling to fix it yourself and not waste the time and money taking it to the dealer/repair shop. Ride safe! 8)
Quote from: Ogri on March 12, 2018, 03:12:49 AM
When you say you checked the fuses, how did you do that? By visual inspection or with a multimeter measuring flow from one side to the other?
I've had corrosion on the contacts of a fuse-holder whose fuse was perfect but was in effect an Off switch.
Great point. Now filed away in memory bank.
Good to see you got her running with free parts. Thats a fantastic neighbor. Great people here on this site willing to help.
Quote from: BlackBlueMagoo on March 16, 2018, 11:27:01 AM
I want to thank everyone for their Ideas and information on my No Start Problem. Borrowed a meter and found the handlebar kill switch was bad..and something happened with the Ignition Switch also!
Well done!
It must be a relief to get it sorted out.
With the money you saved by not taking it to the 'shop you could buy a multimeter! (just sayin'... ::) )
Congrats on resolution of your issue! Harbor Freight tool stores sell a nice little Digital Multimeter, item# 90899 that is accurate and oh so handy for around $10 bucks. They sometimes offer it as a free gift with coupon.
a cheap multimeter can do wonders for troubleshooting. You can test for wiring continuity problems, charging problems, battery problems, switch problems, sensor ohm testing, etc etc. The list goes on. I put a post on the tool board a time ago:
https://www.vulcandrifterriders.com/forum/index.php?topic=30068.0
Personally, I would spend a few more bucks, like maybe 25, for something like a Craftsman meter. Nothing against the Harbor freight meter - they may be great, but I always figure you get what you pay for, and a meter isn't something you can tell easily if it's workng right or not.