1200C Electrical Problem

CoryC · Sep 3rd, 2007, 03:37 PM

I just bought an '07 1200C that won't start. It has just over 1,000 miles on it and the dealership just installed a new clutch switch. When we stopped and I tried to start the bike again it did not start the first time and the electrical system shut off. Luckily, when I turned the key to the 'off' position and back to run, the electrical system worked and the bike started.

However, two days later, I cannot get the bike to start at all. This time, when I turned the key to run the lights all came on, but when I hit the start button I hear one loud click and all the electrical components went dead. The power came back on after checking the battery connectors, but again, a loud click and all power went off.

Any idea what is happening?

Thanks

glider · Sep 3rd, 2007, 03:56 PM

That sounds as if you have a loose or dirty battery connection if the power goes off when you try to start it. The loud sound you hear when you tried to start it could have been the starter dis engaging as the power cut off. Remove, clean (wire brush) and replace the battery connections and also if you can get to the other end of the cables, do the same thing here too. It's a very common problem.

There was a problem with the fuel pressure regulators on that bike but I don't think that is your problem here.

You may find some useful tips here too besides the rest of that forum.

http://www.hdtalking.com/electrical_...not_start.html

CoryC · Sep 3rd, 2007, 09:15 PM

Thanks!

Got it started after checking the battery connectors again and when we stopped, the same thing happened - except this time we could see sparks coming off of the negative connector.

Tomorrow (since it is now dark and there are no lights in the garage) we will clean and tighten the negative side too.

glider · Sep 3rd, 2007, 10:24 PM

Way to go !

Roy-Ark · Oct 5th, 2007, 03:15 PM

The loud click you here is the circuit breaker kicking out.
This prevents an overload from melting the wireing.
You have a dead short in the starting system.
There are several circuit breakers.
You need a service manual so you will know exactly which breaker is kicking off.. Then you can trace the wires from the "breaking circuit breaker" to find the short.
EZRYDE

Sep 3rd, 2007, 03:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
CoryC New Family Ride: 2007 1200 Custom Join Date: Sep 3rd, 2007 Posts: 2 My Mood:	1200C Electrical Problem I just bought an '07 1200C that won't start. It has just over 1,000 miles on it and the dealership just installed a new clutch switch. When we stopped and I tried to start the bike again it did not start the first time and the electrical system shut off. Luckily, when I turned the key to the 'off' position and back to run, the electrical system worked and the bike started. However, two days later, I cannot get the bike to start at all. This time, when I turned the key to run the lights all came on, but when I hit the start button I hear one loud click and all the electrical components went dead. The power came back on after checking the battery connectors, but again, a loud click and all power went off. Any idea what is happening? Thanks

Sep 3rd, 2007, 03:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: 1200C Electrical Problem That sounds as if you have a loose or dirty battery connection if the power goes off when you try to start it. The loud sound you hear when you tried to start it could have been the starter dis engaging as the power cut off. Remove, clean (wire brush) and replace the battery connections and also if you can get to the other end of the cables, do the same thing here too. It's a very common problem. There was a problem with the fuel pressure regulators on that bike but I don't think that is your problem here. You may find some useful tips here too besides the rest of that forum. http://www.hdtalking.com/electrical_...not_start.html __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me! Last edited by glider : Sep 3rd, 2007 at 03:59 PM.

Sep 3rd, 2007, 09:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
CoryC New Family Ride: 2007 1200 Custom Join Date: Sep 3rd, 2007 Posts: 2 My Mood:	Re: 1200C Electrical Problem Thanks! Got it started after checking the battery connectors again and when we stopped, the same thing happened - except this time we could see sparks coming off of the negative connector. Tomorrow (since it is now dark and there are no lights in the garage) we will clean and tighten the negative side too.

Sep 3rd, 2007, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 11,626 My Mood:	Re: 1200C Electrical Problem Way to go ! __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 5th, 2007, 03:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Roy-Ark New Family Ride: 1996 Heritage Join Date: Aug 27th, 2007 Posts: 8	Re: 1200C Electrical Problem The loud click you here is the circuit breaker kicking out. This prevents an overload from melting the wireing. You have a dead short in the starting system. There are several circuit breakers. You need a service manual so you will know exactly which breaker is kicking off.. Then you can trace the wires from the "breaking circuit breaker" to find the short. EZRYDE

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