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03-10-2010, 10:16 AM MikeCMP Joined on 05-27-2009 Chardon, Ohio Posts 354 Went to ride the bike and killed it.... Well, As you may know, I have been fixing up my bike, did the triple bypass, and put it back together. I had a little leak from the water pipe, and corrected that this past Sunday. I filled it up with water and warmed it up and it ran just great, no leaking. Monday I took some time off to go put in new coolant and go for a ride. Took the tank off, since it is hard to fill the radiator with it on. Went to put it back on, and the wiring harness was stuck, so I yanked it to get it out from between the tank and the frame. Got all my gear on, got on the bike, hit the starter button, and nothing happens. Was able to start it by shorting the solenoid, but the starter button doesn't work. Checked the button itself, it's fine, checked the solenoid.. it "was" fine, until I checked it (I kinda broke it) so the only thing I can think is I mucked up the wiring harness. So, not really killed, but it definitely killed my mood since I was really, really REALLY looking forward to riding this week. Really. Grrr. Guess I could just take an old switch I've got, wire it across the solenoid terminals and use that to start the bike.... Or I could tear my wiring harness apart again.... Just thought I would share / vent.   Mike 1979 CX500 Custom My first bike and loving it!    Report

03-10-2010, 5:09 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,852 Re: Went to ride the bike and killed it.... Giving the wiring harness a jerk shouldn't have hurt anything if pulling forward. How about pulling the connector off the ignition switch and checking it out. I have heard them to get enough power to go but not start. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

03-10-2010, 5:27 PM Retroben Joined on 08-13-2009 Akron, OH Posts 51 Me too I had to short mine to start it today. Starter button works intermittently. I'll spray some electronics cleaner in the solenoid, worked last year. You up for a ride some time soon? '81 GL500 Silverwing    Report

03-10-2010, 5:28 PM DaveF Joined on 06-11-2008 Lawrenceville, GA Posts 1,232 Re: Me too Main fuse? My Web Site 1982 GL500 1983 GL650    Report

03-10-2010, 6:02 PM MikeCMP Joined on 05-27-2009 Chardon, Ohio Posts 354 Re: Me too Stitch : I re-did the wiring harness, right in that area there were a few breaks, so it is possible that one of my repairs got goofed up. I will check the ignition connector. Ben: I'd love to go for a ride again, soon as I get it back on the road! I still have that extra muffler that you are welcome to, BTW :) I didn't have any electronics cleaner handy, so I'm not sure if that will fix it. Pushing the button clicked the headlight off, so part of the switch works t least. Dave: My bike doesn't actually have a main fuse :) Its on my list of things to fix. Mike 1979 CX500 Custom My first bike and loving it!    Report

03-10-2010, 6:33 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,852 Re: Me too No main fuse. That that sounds like a problem to me that can be solved with $3. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

03-10-2010, 10:48 PM spanish bandit Joined on 02-12-2009 southern spain Posts 4,999 Re: Me too  Blindstitch wrote: No main fuse. That that sounds like a problem to me that can be solved with $3. here,s how[by the way , you must have a main fuse of some sort,even if it a nail] http://globalcxglvtwins.hostingdelivered.com/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=27 when i feel the need,i do it,llego,ve 60,s ----------------------------- 2008.1982 honda gli silverwing [uk model ] 2010.1981 honda gli silverwing [uk model ]    Report

03-10-2010, 10:57 PM Silverado 6x6 Joined on 08-13-2009 Wasilla, Alaska Posts 440 Re: Me too Sounds like maybe a pinched broken wire where the tank slides over the frame? I am thinking that I may install a complete solenoid bypass momentary button under the left cover, it will energize the starter solenoid in case the throttle switch wiring goes on the fritz. 1980 CX 500 Deluxe with Vetter Vindicator Electric Fan conversion LED lamp conversion Bridgestone Spitfires New Ricks Motorsports stator H4 HID headlamp 2009 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer New stuff being added every day.    Report

03-11-2010, 1:19 AM NightBiker07 Joined on 04-20-2009 Toledo, OH Posts 506 Re: Me too  Silverado 6x6 wrote: Sounds like maybe a pinched broken wire where the tank slides over the frame? I am thinking that I may install a complete solenoid bypass momentary button under the left cover, it will energize the starter solenoid in case the throttle switch wiring goes on the fritz. that wont work if it really fries, as there is a shutoff circuit in the key switch. that would also need bypassed. 80 CX 500 2000 CR 250 DIRT BIKE!!!!!!!!!!    Report

03-11-2010, 9:04 AM MikeCMP Joined on 05-27-2009 Chardon, Ohio Posts 354 Re: Me too  Silverado 6x6 wrote: Sounds like maybe a pinched broken wire where the tank slides over the frame? I am thinking that I may install a complete solenoid bypass momentary button under the left cover, it will energize the starter solenoid in case the throttle switch wiring goes on the fritz.   This is exactly what I think the problem is, since I was able to short the solenoid and run the bike. I seriously thought about just riding it but thought someone might call the cops like I was stealing it since I would be shorting the solenoid to start it :)   The fuse holder I have at the garage, and just need to install it.   Mike 1979 CX500 Custom My first bike and loving it!    Report

03-11-2010, 12:15 PM OLD MAN CX500 Joined on 02-02-2010 Posts 164 Re: Me too check the head lite switch had a cb 900 in the shop last year no power to the silinod the head lite sw whas crodded cleaned works good then this spring same thing on my cx head lite sw. cleaned fired up like . just a thought.    Report

03-11-2010, 1:08 PM anoke422 Joined on 05-14-2008 Grand Island, Nebraska Posts 110 Re: Me too I had to 'hotwire' mine to start it for about a year and no one called the cops on me, so you should be ok.  Good luck with the fix! 1979 CX500 Custom 1999 Suzuki Intruder 800    Report

03-13-2010, 9:03 PM MikeCMP Joined on 05-27-2009 Chardon, Ohio Posts 354 Re: Went to ride the bike and killed it.... Went over to work on the bike tonight after the baby went to sleep. It was exactly as I thought, when I put the tank back on, I pulled the wiring harness too hard and one or my splices came apart. The wire was long enough, but it was folded over a bit farther down the harness. Now its all straightened out, the bike starts, and life is good. Hopefully tomorrow I can go pick it up and go for a bit of a drive, since the weather for this week looks like it will be in the mid 50's. Mike 1979 CX500 Custom My first bike and loving it!    Report

03-13-2010, 10:26 PM Blindstitch Joined on 03-14-2009 Greenfield Wisconsin Posts 9,852 Re: Went to ride the bike and killed it.... Well that's good to here. Now quit yanking it and get out and ride. 1979 CX500 Supertanker ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier. Quick Reference    Report

03-14-2010, 3:17 AM Silverado 6x6 Joined on 08-13-2009 Wasilla, Alaska Posts 440 Re: Went to ride the bike and killed it.... Its something to keep in mind for anyone that is taking their tank off a lot for mods, repairs and such to be extra careful. A few extra zip ties or strap clamps in that area should keep things in place.  Good to hear thats all it was. 1980 CX 500 Deluxe with Vetter Vindicator Electric Fan conversion LED lamp conversion Bridgestone Spitfires New Ricks Motorsports stator H4 HID headlamp 2009 Yamaha V-Star 1300 Tourer New stuff being added every day.    Report

03-15-2010, 5:12 PM MikeCMP Joined on 05-27-2009 Chardon, Ohio Posts 354 Re: Went to ride the bike and killed it.... Yay! Went to work on the bike today. Was 36 and drizzly this morning, but the ride was still run. Put 35 miles on it today. Have to say big thanks to Larry, the carbs run really good on the bike, it doesn't hesitate off idle anymore, like it used to. Can't say it has any more power, but seems to run smoother, and idle better. Definitely recommend Larry's work! Hopefully can get some good riding in before the snow starts up again, if it does, we always seem to get one or two more storms before may - but maybe not, who knows... if not, I can pile on the miles on the bike! Mike 1979 CX500 Custom My first bike and loving it!    Report

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