Warmed up but won't start?

mainlinecoffee · 03-07-2014, 05:11 PM

Went for a 50 mile cruse and bike ran fine got to final destination and now bike won't start. It's missing two fuses but It ran good. Is it possible I screwed something up or overheated?

**jonathan180iq** · 03-07-2014, 05:49 PM

Leave the choke on by chance? At cruising speed and at a constant rate you'd never know you left the choke on until you came to a stop and your idle was crazy high.

Does missing two fuses means they're blown or you left them out on purpose?

What does it do when you try and start it?

mainlinecoffee · 03-07-2014, 08:00 PM

It dosnt have a choke,always springs to life almost instantly...it acts like it's not getting a spark but all my tools and gear are 65 miles away.

Water Warrior 2 · 03-08-2014, 02:23 AM

Switch to the prime position and see what happens.

mainlinecoffee · 03-08-2014, 11:56 AM

Sportster tank is on/off

alantf · 03-08-2014, 12:32 PM

When you say it's missing two fuses - can you be a bit more specific? It could be that one or more is crucial to starting. Also, you haven't told us if they're missing or blown, or if they were ok when you started your journey. To try and identify faults over the internet we need all details, and the full story.

mainlinecoffee · 03-08-2014, 12:47 PM

Problem is I am not sure when they fell out. Is it possible that if they fell out when running that it would still run but not restart? It only had three fuses and three breakers, the breakers were for main power ignition and tail lamp. I am headed down with tools and spares in a bit.

alantf · 03-08-2014, 03:09 PM

That would certainly seem to be your problem!

The ignition fuse is in line with the safety switches and starter button, so, of course, it won't start without the fuse. Make sure you replace ALL the fuses before you set off, otherwise things like signals, brake light etc won't work. Also, when you get it home, check WHY the fuses have fallen out. If it's because of a sloppy fit, the holder needs tightening up, as it'll cause a high resistance, overheating of the fuses etc. and probably causing the fuses to fall out again. BTW, it's a 20A fuse in the starter circuit. Can't remember, offhand, what the others are.

mainlinecoffee · 03-08-2014, 03:12 PM

Well I just checked, I have lost all power but it's before the fuses. None are blown.

alantf · 03-08-2014, 04:45 PM

img082.jpg This is the starter circuit, Have you tested the battery?

03-07-2014, 05:11 PM	#1
mainlinecoffee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lexington ky Posts: 223	Warmed up but won't start? Went for a 50 mile cruse and bike ran fine got to final destination and now bike won't start. It's missing two fuses but It ran good. Is it possible I screwed something up or overheated? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-07-2014, 08:00 PM	#3
mainlinecoffee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lexington ky Posts: 223	It dosnt have a choke,always springs to life almost instantly...it acts like it's not getting a spark but all my tools and gear are 65 miles away. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-08-2014, 11:56 AM	#5
mainlinecoffee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lexington ky Posts: 223	Sportster tank is on/off Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-08-2014, 12:32 PM	#6
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	When you say it's missing two fuses - can you be a bit more specific? It could be that one or more is crucial to starting. Also, you haven't told us if they're missing or blown, or if they were ok when you started your journey. To try and identify faults over the internet we need all details, and the full story. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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03-08-2014, 03:09 PM	#8
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	That would certainly seem to be your problem! The ignition fuse is in line with the safety switches and starter button, so, of course, it won't start without the fuse. Make sure you replace ALL the fuses before you set off, otherwise things like signals, brake light etc won't work. Also, when you get it home, check WHY the fuses have fallen out. If it's because of a sloppy fit, the holder needs tightening up, as it'll cause a high resistance, overheating of the fuses etc. and probably causing the fuses to fall out again. BTW, it's a 20A fuse in the starter circuit. Can't remember, offhand, what the others are. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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03-07-2014, 05:49 PM	#2
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Leave the choke on by chance? At cruising speed and at a constant rate you'd never know you left the choke on until you came to a stop and your idle was crazy high. Does missing two fuses means they're blown or you left them out on purpose? What does it do when you try and start it?
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03-08-2014, 02:23 AM	#4
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Switch to the prime position and see what happens.
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03-08-2014, 12:47 PM	#7
mainlinecoffee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lexington ky Posts: 223	Problem is I am not sure when they fell out. Is it possible that if they fell out when running that it would still run but not restart? It only had three fuses and three breakers, the breakers were for main power ignition and tail lamp. I am headed down with tools and spares in a bit.
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03-08-2014, 03:12 PM	#9
mainlinecoffee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lexington ky Posts: 223	Well I just checked, I have lost all power but it's before the fuses. None are blown.
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