2000 SVS has no power

[dynamix]

Hi, after being away for a few weeks I decided to take the bike out. When I tried to start the bike on the electric start the battery was weak and wouldn't start, motor turned but no fire. I recharged the battery and tried again, but the started wouldn't then turn over. I bump started the bike and all was fine until I tried it again the next morning. I had the same issue, ignition on but the starter wouldn't turn.

I changed the battery and now nothing happens when I put the ignition on, no lights or any power.

I have checked the fuses, all seem fine and tried two batteries with no success.

Does anyone have any ideas? May be the rectifier is shot?

The bike has an alarm and immobiliser fitted but is not working now the power is gone.

Thanks

[yorkie_chris]

You checked the main fuse?

[dynamix]

is that found under the seat with the ignition fuse and lights?

[yorkie_chris]

No it is in green casing under right hand infil panel.

[Mr Speirs]

ah come on, its not that slow a bike. :)

[dynamix]

Thanks, i'll check this and post an update. Hope it is an easy fix like this

[yorkie_chris]

Well try the fuse, but these things don't go pop for a laugh. You probably have a broken wire, insulation or connection somewhere.

[dynamix]

Have replaced the main fuse and the power is restored. The starter still dosen't work tho.

Any ideas what this could be related to?

Is there anyway I can test the rectifier to see if there are any problems there?

Thanks

[Spikenipple]

Have you charged the battery...?

[dynamix]

I have charged the battery and tried with a jump pack. The power has now been lost again with no response with the ignition on. (No lights or starter)

I have chacked and replaced the main fuse but with no luck this time.

Does anyone know any reason what could cause this?

Cheers

[dizzyblonde]

Take off left fairing panel and look in the wiring block on the wiring loom that hags over the headlight. Taking particular attention to the red wires. They may be green and need a clean.

A possibility. Or your battery is foobarred

[dynamix]

I will check the wiring block you have mentioned tomorrow and see how that goes.

I have measured the voltage of the battery when in the bike and it is showing 13.6v. Could the battery still be shot even tho it is showing this?

[yorkie_chris]

If there is no power getting to any of the bike you should check the main fuse under RH infil panel under seat.

[dynamix]

So, I have checked the wires mentioned bydizzyblone and all seems fine. The main fuse has been replaced twice with two different new fuses and still I have no power.

Any ideas welcome,

Cheers