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Old 02-03-2013, 08:05 AM
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Bike is dead

Hello my name is Robert and I need some help. I know this might have been discussed before, but I cant find my exact problem. I went to get gas one day and the bike was running great. After I got gas I went into the store came back out and my bike wouldn't start. The lights and gauges will cut on, but that's it. No noise or nothing. I have no idea on what it can be. Thanks
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Old 02-03-2013, 08:56 AM
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There's a Service Manual available in the Knowledge Base. Section 21 deals with troubleshooting. There's also a good diagnostic chart at http://www.electrosport.com/media/pd...ng-diagram.pdf. You'll need a multimeter. Other people here will help you if you post more information.
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Old 02-03-2013, 10:22 AM
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Thanks for the reply. The bike is a 1998 it has a night rod headlight and aftermarket gauges and its been running strong. I did have a problem with the it cutting off when I put it in first gear, but it no longer does it. When I turn the key, the gauges and headlight cuts on, but nothing else. The neutral light also comes on and I cant get it out of neutral when I try to change gears.
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Try replacing the neutral switch

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Originally Posted by Wicky
Try replacing the neutral switch

+1 sounds exactly like your problem, change the switch and you will be set to go!
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Switch

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+1 sounds exactly like your problem, change the switch and you will be set to go!
Why would this switch be the problem?
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Just to clarify. The dash DOES turn on? The bike tries to start or doesnt. I got confused by you saying the power cuts which is off but then say on.
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If its the neutral switch.... It will crank/ start with the clutch pulled in
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But not if the wimpy little clutch plugs worked free like mine always do. Could be just the neutral switches connections since they arent hugely prone to failure.
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