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Old 06-11-2009, 11:51 AM
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So I put all my fairing back on last nite , went to get ready to start it but NOTHING ?
Noticed None of my headlights are workin either , the high beam indicator is constantly on but no hi or low beam work?? ,I disconnected my front turn signals (waiting for new ones )
It sounds like it wants to start but it just doesnt turn over ?? any help is there any harnesses i might of forgot? with the headlights or starting issues?
Previously all my fairings & tank were off suppose to get painted but didnt happen so i put it all back last nite and found out there a few problems, headlights not working and bike not starting Any advice , Help , Anyone Thanks ALL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old 06-11-2009, 12:17 PM
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fuses mabey? I know there is a fuse for the headlights and one for the start. Is that all, just the headlights and starting problem? do you turn signals and brake lights work?
 
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Old 06-11-2009, 12:22 PM
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Does your fuel pump prime?
 
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Old 06-11-2009, 01:16 PM
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Fuel Pump PRIME ???? All my brake lights and all work just not my headlights,signals and all are good OH YEah Whats priming my fuel pump ??
It soundslike it wants tos tart but doesnt
 
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Old 06-11-2009, 01:29 PM
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When you turn on the bike you'll hear a whining noise. That is the fuel pump.

Do you hear that noise?
 
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Old 06-11-2009, 01:34 PM
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DBEAU was talking about the fuel pump priming the engine.
Usually, when you turn your key to the "ON" position and then flip the engine stop switch to "On", you can hear the fuel pump turn on, aka priming the engine for ignition.

Its a small "meeeeeeeeep" kinda sound.
 
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Old 06-11-2009, 03:05 PM
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I would think to make sure you have all plugs connected inside of the upper cowl and to make sure the BAS (Bank Angle Sensor) is in it's upright position.

With the Key ON and the Run/Stop Switch in the "RUN" Position, do you hear the fuel pump turn ON for a few seconds and then shut OFF? If not it would be the BAS.

If the BAS is mounted correctly and the pump is not priming, it could be the Zener Diode inside of the bottom part of the ignition switch.
 
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Old 06-11-2009, 04:37 PM
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i've never had that issue...

oh wait, yeah i have...



i think i've posted this picture close to 1,000 times now lol.
 

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check ur fuses.
 
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Old 07-28-2009, 12:22 PM
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with the key to the on position, grab your harness that connects to the headlights/tip sensor/signals (the big main grey plug) and jiggle it around. see if you hear your fuel pump trying to pump fuel. it is the same exact sound as you have in a car. if it primes, it should kick over and start, if not then something is preventing the priming and youre not getting gas. my guess is that the ground wire/plug connector has shorted and youre getting a bad connection. happens to a few f4is from what i understand. mine being one of them.
 


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