VFR800 Won't Start

[Jmetz]

Everything was fine when I parked it last night. I pulled it out to head for wings this evening and I got nothing. The fuel pump primes, plenty of juice, no blown fuses that I've seen. When I push the start button I get 1 click from the button being pushed, the headlight shuts off (I believe this is normal), and nothing else.

At this point I have no idea what the problem could be. I figured I'd ask here since this is home before I take it to a VFR forum.

Here is a vid of it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0f7k...e_gdata_player

[Foolds]

Got a Meter? One Click makes me think the Battery is dead.

[Jmetz]

No, battery is fine. The click is not from the starter.

[Jmetz]

Vid added.

[Penadam]

Starter relay?

[rybo]

Start with connectors. Battery terminals and the like. I've seen it where there are loose and provide enough power to run the lights and pump, but not enough to start the bike.

Next thought is a flat/ dead spot on the starter motor. If you can turn the motor a few degrees it may pick back up.

Can you bump start the bike?

Scott

[Jmetz]

Start with connectors. Battery terminals and the like. I've seen it where there are loose and provide enough power to run the lights and pump, but not enough to start the bike.

Next thought is a flat/ dead spot on the starter motor. If you can turn the motor a few degrees it may pick back up.

Can you bump start the bike?

Scott

Will check the starter relay. Battery terminals are tight. I'll look into turning the starter. And I can't try to bump start it on my own.

[asp_125]

Check for a voltage drop across the solenoid. Attach your meter leads to the input and output terminals and see if the reading drops to 0 with the starter button pressed. I prefer an analog meter for this type of test. Often, the contacts in the solenoid will pit and burn over time, causing too little voltage to go to the starter.

Anything over a volt or so with the starter button would indicate a probable faulty solenoid.

[dirkterrell]

I would also check the main wiring harness connectors. (Can't recall if you said yours had had the wiring harness recall done.) They are notorious for having problems (loose connections that short).

[Jmetz]

Dirk the harness recall has been done. Thank you for the replies gents! I will check these things out tonight and report back.

[Erratic]

Check for a voltage drop across the solenoid. Attach your meter leads to the input and output terminals and see if the reading drops to 0 with the starter button pressed. I prefer an analog meter for this type of test. Often, the contacts in the solenoid will pit and burn over time, causing too little voltage to go to the starter.

Anything over a volt or so with the starter button would indicate a probable faulty solenoid.

I prefer to just hit both terminals with a screwdriver and see if it cranks.

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

Did you flip the red switch on the right handle bar? That's what would happen to my 900rr when i didn't switch it to "On"

[Jmetz]

Yes. In the video you can hear the fuel pump prime when the switch is flipped. Thanks for the protip!

[brennahm]

No, battery is fine.

You KNOW this how?

[Jmetz]

You KNOW this how?

Charger registers it fine, jump start pack had no different result, and it read ok on my multimeter.

[madvlad]

Kickstand safety switch stuck maybe?

[FZ1Guy]

Kick stand up? ... or maybe bad kickstand sensor?

[rybo]

Another option is the neutral safety switch - have you tried sitting on the bike, putting the KS up and holding the clutch in?

[TinkerinWstuff]

Kickstand safety switch stuck maybe?

Video shows it's in neutral

[madvlad]

It may show but could be the problem, just saying.

[Jmetz]

Kickstand safety switch stuck maybe?

Kick stand up? ... or maybe bad kickstand sensor?

Another option is the neutral safety switch - have you tried sitting on the bike, putting the KS up and holding the clutch in?

Same result kickstand or centerstand up or down, in gear or out of gear.

[TinkerinWstuff]

It may show but could be the problem, just saying.

Well in that case, I'm thinking sunspots could be the problem

[TinkerinWstuff]

In the absence of a volt meter to verify operation of the starter relay, then as suggested earlier, you need to get someone to help you attempt a bump start if you are unable to yourself.

[madvlad]

Okay sherlock, sorry for my ignorant attempt... just not worthy.