New problem, need help, advice Please

[rakerrykerrider]

Went to start my Ryker 900 (6985 miles) today and got NO RESPONSE when pushing the start button. The gage cluster did not come on so there is no code to tell me what's wrong. So, checked the battery, 13.4 volts, checked all fuses, none appear blown, checked any and all connectors visible in the front compartment. When pushing the start button, a low level buzz can be heard from somewhere up front but impossible to narrow it down. I'm stumped. Any ideas?? Dealer is 10 miles away, will need a tow if I have to take it in.
Paul

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Is the KILL switch - On ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[cptjam]

Apply the brake, press the start button. Gauge will light up. Roll off throttle, press start button again. See if it fires. If not, call me. Joe

 

[shakin_jake]

When pushing the start button, a low level buzz can be heard from somewhere up front but impossible to narrow it down.
Paul

~~~I'd take a good look at the battery connection/terminals and make sure they are tight. Sounds like a loose battery connection, and check the ground wire, the one the negative battery hooks up to the frame. That's where I'd start

That said, I'm surprised your volt meter shows 13.4 volts , if you're measuring at the battery. That's very high. I typically see 12.8 volts when checking any of my 12 volt battery applications. Do you have a second voltmeter to check the first against?


Best,


Jake
Reddick Fla.
If he's got golf clubs in his truck or a camper in his driveway, I don't hire him

-Lou Holtz, football coach

 

[ThreeWheels]

~~~I'd take a good look at the battery connection/terminals and make sure they are tight. Sounds like a loose battery connection, and check the ground wire, the one the negative battery hooks up to the frame. That's where I'd start

Yes, I second that. I just had a very similar incident happen to me.
https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?132553-2020-RT-Ground-Fault&p=1521779#post1521779
The bolt for the connector was just a hair too long and bottomed out against the battery, so the bolt couldn't be tightened anymore, but there was just enough play in the connection to break contact. I wound up installing a washer to take up the slack. All is good now.