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by IGeorgeI
Thu Mar 31, 2016 4:52 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: No power to guages or lights when I turn the key
Replies: 21
Views: 5583

Re: No power to guages or lights when I turn the key

Update 3 Final! Yes, the problem was the battery, there were 3 things that really through me off through this whole thing that I hope others will learn by. 1) Measuring a battery voltage with a volt meter means nothing as to its condition. You need to put a load on it to really know how healthy it i...
by IGeorgeI
Wed Mar 30, 2016 6:20 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: No power to guages or lights when I turn the key
Replies: 21
Views: 5583

Re: No power to guages or lights when I turn the key

Update 2 ! Ignition Switch I unhooked the ignition switch and tested it with an Ohm meter. It works as advertised! Wires from Ignition switch back to fuse box I tested the wires and they are not shorted. So they are Ok in my opinion, the only thing left to look at is the fuse box. Fuse box 2 of the ...
by IGeorgeI
Tue Mar 29, 2016 10:57 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: No power to guages or lights when I turn the key
Replies: 21
Views: 5583

Re: No power to guages or lights when I turn the key

Update ! 1) I got home and unplugged the R/R still no power.... 2) I then measured the voltage at the R/R and I see 12.5 volts. 3) I then checked the voltage at the main fuse box on the fuse for the odometer. Its got 12.5 volts. Starting Relay So from this I have determined that the starter Relay i...
by IGeorgeI
Tue Mar 29, 2016 10:46 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: No power to guages or lights when I turn the key
Replies: 21
Views: 5583

Re: No power to guages or lights when I turn the key

Kev L wrote:George, will you stop hogging the forum! 2 posts in 13 years, that's just greedy! :lol:

I haven't had a problem with the bike in 13 years :D
by IGeorgeI
Tue Mar 29, 2016 4:08 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: No power to guages or lights when I turn the key
Replies: 21
Views: 5583

No power to guages or lights when I turn the key

Hey Guys I tried to start the bike after a long winter and the battery was a bit weak so I decided to boost the bike with another battery. Problem is, I accidentally crossed the positive and negative on my cables. Now the bike gets no power at all to anything (lights gauges etc) when I turn the key....
by IGeorgeI
Tue Feb 18, 2003 12:28 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Indiglow guages for VTR 1000
Replies: 0
Views: 626

Indiglow guages for VTR 1000

Hi all I want Indiglow gauges for my VTR but I need at least 9 other people who are interested before they start production. Actually I have 4 people so far and I need 6 more. Anybody interested in what they look like? go to http://www.streetracerparts.com/motorcycle_dev_standard.htm contact me if y...