Removing fuses

[Harvey]

Today for the first time ever, my bike wouldn't start. Lights came on, everything sounded and looked OK, until I pressed the start switch, and was met with a stony silence.

I checked a few things and thought I would check the fuses before anything else. This is where I got stuck and would appreciate your help.

I could not open the fuse box, nor the main (master?) fuse.

So I thought I'd come to you all to ask "how do you open the fuse box?"

Eventually the bike did start, though I did find a dead fuse in the SAE connector. That one I can replace. Not sure why this might have stopped the bike from starting though.

Thanks all.

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[Jt105]

By ‘SAE connector’ are you referring to a connection for a battery tender?
If so, that fuse means nothing for starting the bike. Although it may be a clue that by moving things around the battery allowed the bike to start. You may have a loose battery connection. Check and clean your connections to the battery. Typically a loose connection will allow enough power to light the instrument cluster and such, but not enough to activate the starter.

JT

 

[Harvey]

By ‘SAE connector’ are you referring to a connection for a battery tender?
If so, that fuse means nothing for starting the bike. Although it may be a clue that by moving things around the battery allowed the bike to start. You may have a loose battery connection. Check and clean your connections to the battery. Typically a loose connection will allow enough power to light the instrument cluster and such, but not enough to activate the starter.

JT

Thanks Jt105. Yes, that is the connection I was referring to.

Any suggestions on getting the normal fuses out?

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[DirtFlier]

If the main fuse was fried, absolutely NOTHING would come on. Did you look in the owner's manual for directions on removing the fuse lid?

I agree with jt105 about checking the battery connections because sometimes just a tiny bit loose is enough to make the starter not work although everything else would work properly. It would be a good idea to disconnect the cables, clean the terminals and cable ends, grease with dielectric grease then reconnect.

 

[ste7ios]

I bet your problem is battery or kill switch or side stand switch related.

Initially check the battery status and that the battery terminals are firmly connected.

 

[Jt105]

Any suggestions on getting the normal fuses out?

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I do remember opening the fuse box when I got the bike to make sure I had the correct style of fuses for spares in my tool kit. I remember that it wasn’t to difficult to take the cover off, but had to take care to put the cover back on.
I usually use a small pair of needle-nosed pliers that have teeth at the end. They work wonders for pulling and inserting fuses. The little plastic fuse puller that comes with a pack of spares will work, but I find that pliers work better.

JT

 

[davidc83]

Thanks Jt105. Yes, that is the connection I was referring to.

Any suggestions on getting the normal fuses out?

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The so-called tool kit which came with the bike has a fuse puller in it. It does work and works very good. The first fuse I would inspect is the bottom left 15amp fuse. To get the cover off, I just use a flat head screwdriver and insert at the top of the lid, pry down a little, pull back and the cover comes off.

 

[Harvey]

Did you need to remove the battery to get the lid off the fuse box? I didn't see anything in the owner's manual to show how to remove the lid. The illustrations about the main fuse didn't help me much either. I don't think that's the fault of the manual though.

Everything is working OK today, but will clean the battery terminals as suggested.



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[Jt105]

I’ve taken the fuse box cover off before. Did not need to touch the battery.

JT

 

[lootzyan]

... "how do you open the fuse box?"...

Push down with a screwdriver (where the red arrow is) or squeeze the lid between your fingers and pull out the lid.

 

[Harvey]

Push down with a screwdriver (where the red arrow is) or squeeze the lid between your fingers and pull out the lid.


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Thank you lootzyan. Today I finally was able to find time to work on the bike and was able to open the fuse box.

Cheers.

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