I-AM-THOR Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 hi,I was riding home the other night and the lights flashed and POOF it stopped mid flow on the motorway. I have charged the batter while it was plugged in cos i can't get it out lol. Anyways the battery is full and no fusses are burnt out yet the bike won't switch on.And by not switching i mean there is no display on the dash not a thingany advice would be great, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 welcome to the forum have you checked the starter solinoid as they sometimes have fuses in the side of them as well as the ones in the main fuse panel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acting_strange Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Wont a failed reggie give this fault?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 common suzuki problem check the multi plugs at the front end they corrode and furr up and do exactly what you have described Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 You are sure that there's not a fuse somewhere that could have gone?........Kill switch working OK?......Have you measured the voltage at the battery?BTW.....welcome to the Forum.......maybe check in at the Newbies section and introduce yourself to the rest of the gang..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Does the red key flash on the dash? Or is that dead too?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-AM-THOR Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Does the red key flash on the dash? Or is that dead too?? Nothing happens at all, no display, no lights nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 common suzuki problem check the multi plugs at the front end they corrode and furr up and do exactly what you have described Yeah, theres a big plug on the left hand side about the size of an apple. Check that's not all furred up.If the red key light is not flashing and you have no fuses gone and a charged battery, its got to the a bad connection somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-AM-THOR Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 You are sure that there's not a fuse somewhere that could have gone?........Kill switch working OK?......Have you measured the voltage at the battery?BTW.....welcome to the Forum.......maybe check in at the Newbies section and introduce yourself to the rest of the gang..... I not a bike guru or even technically minded but i did change the rectifier/regulator a few months back. I have taken all the information on board and first thing i will get pics of these areas and inspect and look for any hidden fuses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-AM-THOR Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 common suzuki problem check the multi plugs at the front end they corrode and furr up and do exactly what you have described Yeah, theres a big plug on the left hand side about the size of an apple. Check that's not all furred up.If the red key light is not flashing and you have no fuses gone and a charged battery, its got to the a bad connection somewhere. front or back?There was a fuse in the back left. not sure how we are picking left or right but it was on my left if i was sitting on the bike. it had a leg thing snapped i removed and replaced it but with zero effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 common suzuki problem check the multi plugs at the front end they corrode and furr up and do exactly what you have described Yeah, theres a big plug on the left hand side about the size of an apple. Check that's not all furred up.If the red key light is not flashing and you have no fuses gone and a charged battery, its got to the a bad connection somewhere. front or back?There was a fuse in the back left. not sure how we are picking left or right but it was on my left if i was sitting on the bike. it had a leg thing snapped i removed and replaced it but with zero effect Front. As you look down the left fork you might see it.The fuse at the back, was it by its self?? Do you have an alarm fitted? Any chance the immobiliser has kicked in?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 sounds like reg/rec to me personally.because arent they placed behind the radiator on the k7 models?thats alot of heat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 ive just checked the wiring diagram, the big plug at the front is just for the dash, so with it disconnected, the bike would still turn on, so its not that.I recon the main fuse has blown, as even with the reg/rec busted, there should still be power from the battery to the lights etc.but assuming the battery is charged, and properly connected, the fact that nothing is coming on, points to the main 30amp fuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-AM-THOR Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 ive just checked the wiring diagram, the big plug at the front is just for the dash, so with it disconnected, the bike would still turn on, so its not that.I recon the main fuse has blown, as even with the reg/rec busted, there should still be power from the battery to the lights etc.but assuming the battery is charged, and properly connected, the fact that nothing is coming on, points to the main 30amp fuse. Thanks, it was the fuse you said. yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Question is, why did it blow?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 keep a spare one with you just in case it blows again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 as joe said why has it blown in the first place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Fuses get stressed over time.....so it may have just gone due to age........way to tell is to look at the fuse wire.....if it's all blobby around the break and lots of black burn marks, then it's blown in a big way and there'e probably a reason for that.....whereas, if you can just see a small gap in the fuse wire it will have just fatigued due to age...... If the fuse splatted....replace and see if it blows straight away....which would indicate a short-circuit somewhere or very low resistance.......if it doesn't blow straight away.......start the bike and measure the voltage going to the battery......if the Reg/Rec has died it could be pumping too much current at too high voltage into the battery......which will cook the fuse again.....and the battery...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 if it doesn't blow straight away.......start the bike and measure the voltage going to the battery......if the Reg/Rec has died it could be pumping too much current at too high voltage into the battery......which will cook the fuse again.....and the battery...... That was my initial thought and where I would start too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-AM-THOR Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 would this multimeter be ok?http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/electrical/c ... d=13269420And cos it pocket version i could carry it in my bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-AM-THOR Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Fuses get stressed over time.....so it may have just gone due to age........way to tell is to look at the fuse wire.....if it's all blobby around the break and lots of black burn marks, then it's blown in a big way and there'e probably a reason for that.....whereas, if you can just see a small gap in the fuse wire it will have just fatigued due to age...... If the fuse splatted....replace and see if it blows straight away....which would indicate a short-circuit somewhere or very low resistance.......if it doesn't blow straight away.......start the bike and measure the voltage going to the battery......if the Reg/Rec has died it could be pumping too much current at too high voltage into the battery......which will cook the fuse again.....and the battery...... It didn't blow, going to take it for a ride thurs to make sure its ok. i will have another inspection but today i noticed no black marks or burn marks. I hope its not the rec/reg cos that was only changed in april Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 would this multimeter be ok?http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/electrical/c ... d=13269420And cos it pocket version i could carry it in my bike Yes thats fine although there is better ones out there with more functions for around the same price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 would this multimeter be ok?http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/electrical/c ... d=13269420And cos it pocket version i could carry it in my bikeLooks like it would do the job......don't need to be fancy.....just be able to measure up to 20v DC....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Damn....Stu beat me to the draw again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 fastest finger first Bobor age is on my side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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