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Cruiser
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Pittsburgh, PA | I have a 2001 V92C which still has the original battery and I plan on getting a new one soon. THis afternoon I went out for lunch and turned the key to the run position and the lights lit up and the fuel pump kicked on. I hit the start button and everything went dead, when I let go of the starter button the lights re-lit and the pump came back on. This happened a couple of times and then I turned the key off and back on and she started right up. I'm not a motorcycle mechanic by any means but can handle most shade tree type of stuff. Any suggestions on what to look at or replace? I do not think this was battery related since it ended up starting. I have loved this bike because she always started when I wanted to ride which is why I bought Victory in the first place. More riding time and less wrenching time. Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated. |
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Tourer
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Lansing, MI | Starter switch or more likely the relay isn't passing current through it. In other words, the connections inside are bad / dirty / corroded. Have you ever used a multi-meter?
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Tourer
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Lansing, MI | And yeah a new battery is a real good idea! Start with that 'cause you need one anyways....
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Cruiser
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Edmonton Alberta, Canada | Remove and clean your battery cables, if it starts good when it starts.....just a bad conection at battery. |
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Cruiser
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Pittsburgh, PA | i am at work and do not have any tools here. Went out for a ride at lunch and had the problem. I was going to get the vision ready tomorrow anyway so maybe the old bike is just pissed about it. I plan on getting a new battery and checking all the cable connections. |
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Tourer
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Lansing, MI | Check them at the starter relay too...
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Visionary
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Jasper, MO | And check your ground cable where it bolts to the frame. The problem sounds like an intermittent connection somewhere.
Ronnie |
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starting problem