2022 Ryker Rally with 193.5 miles on it. Just put sling mod headlight kit with 2:1 splitter. Started multiple times just fine while testing each side as I progressed with the install. Now it's throwing VSS codes so it won't start. Oh well.....guess I won't be riding till sometime next month.
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Well....it broke.
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SportsterDoc
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When you were installing the 2:1 splitters to power the new integrated turn portion of the new headlight from the fender turns, the wheel speed sensor wiring may have been disturbed. Check wiring at each of the front wheels.
Wmoater
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I am not familiar with ryker but two things come to mind. Did you lift it and spin the tires accidentally while changing lights etc? I’d disconnect battery for sure. Like Kevin said above, I’d charge it and place back in. Being a 2022 that battery has probably been sitting around since late 2020 early 2021 due to pandemic. Are you getting any gauges or anything at start up?
Wmoater
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Hopefully someone can verify this for a ryker but on the RT remove the battery totally. Take out and set on floor. With battery out, Touch both leads together on bike for 30 seconds. Let sit for a few minutes. This part might be different for ryker. Now that all residuals charge is gone, Turn key on, “with battery out,” and hold leads together for 30 seconds or more, then turn key off. This will cold restart you computer. Make sure battery is charged by putting on charger to let it boost itself “not in bike!”. Battery might be stunted so put on charger to get active again. Then reinsert battery. Make sure you turned key off before doing so. This might clear the Code. If code still is there then it’s a dealer visit.
Mikey
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That is ALL good advice but I don't understand what taking the battery out of the bike is going to do! The bike doesn't take power threw the bike by osmosis! Just unhooking it and taking your key, or fob in this case away from the bike would do the deed I would think!:dontknow: The rest is sound advice! It truly sounds like there is a pissed off system, or a missed step in starting!
Wmoater
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Correct Mikey , The battery doesn’t need to be removed but for “ safety and to assure nothing touches the battery leads” like tenders wires, accessories fuse blocks, battery nut or accidentally grounding the batteries positive, i like removing the battery for safety of electronics on the machine. The first time he holds the bike leads together and touches the battery accidentally with a piece of metal in the tight setting everything goes wrong and much more problems. When he lets the leads rest for a few minutes and goes to turn key on and wires slip over battery more problems. Yes fuses should catch it by why take chance. It takes 3-4 minutes top to remove.
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obiwanbill
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disconnecting battery leads and touching them for 30 sec, drains charges in capacitors, lets your system start fresh. Thought: you might disassemble the mod and see if no codes. Then re-inset the mod. A "rebooting" exercise? Most dealers don't like working on bike with non-factory mods
KnurledNut
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I would un-install everything back to OEM and see if that solves the issue.
Disassembled and same thing. I had the battery out for nearly 24 hours due to Easter and still the same thing. Just a VSS code that won't let the bike start. Dealership will be getting the bike today. And my dealership actually installs all the mods from Slingmods with no complaints. I'll keep this updated as I get more information.
blacklightning
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this is the same method I used on my 2014 RT when it was kicking the DESS error. It worked like a charm.
I'm betting its a weak battery. Enough juice to power the dash and lights, but not enough to turn the motor over. Weak battery will through the code and these OEM batteries are wimpy to say the least. I never had a battery issue with mine, but it was always on a battery maintainer when not being used.
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