Posted June 11, 200816 yr hi guys i have a new problem with with my 79 xs 400 i went to start it after work today turned on the key the oil and neutral light came on and as i turned out the kick starter the lights dropped out and i cant find a problem all the fuses tested ok any ideas would be helpful thanks !
June 11, 200816 yr have you checked the earth on your battery. this is a common fault that is not always picked up during maintenance Adam
June 11, 200816 yr have your checked the earth on your battery, thye connection may have become loose becasue of the vibrations caused by riding. Adam
June 11, 200816 yr Author yeah we checked that like the bike was running good when i drove back at lunch but after work is when it happened
June 12, 200816 yr Moderator yeah we checked that like the bike was running good when i drove back at lunch but after work is when it happened you didn't flick the cut off switch when you kicked it over did you?
June 12, 200816 yr Author you didn't flick the cut off switch when you kicked it over did you? nope checked that
June 14, 200816 yr Author nope checked that hi guys just wanted to let you know i got my bike running last night the main fuse that i must have meter tested 10 times was loose on one end so when metered it tested ok but would not let power through when in place tricky little devil thanks for the help !
June 17, 200816 yr hi guys just wanted to let you know i got my bike running last night the main fuse that i must have meter tested 10 times was loose on one end so when metered it tested ok but would not let power through when in place tricky little devil thanks for the help ! That's why I replaced my OEM junky fuse block with an aftermarket one that uses the newer blade fuses. Must better connection and much more reliable.
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