mles Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 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 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger0195 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 have you checked the earth on your battery. this is a common fault that is not always picked up during maintenance Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger0195 Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 have your checked the earth on your battery, thye connection may have become loose becasue of the vibrations caused by riding. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mles Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 yeah we checked that like the bike was running good when i drove back at lunch but after work is when it happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted June 12, 2008 Moderator Share Posted June 12, 2008 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mles Posted June 12, 2008 Author Share Posted June 12, 2008 you didn't flick the cut off switch when you kicked it over did you? nope checked that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mles Posted June 14, 2008 Author Share Posted June 14, 2008 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 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Welch Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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