No electrical power - bike has died - SV650.org

31-03-10, 09:11 PM

Went to my girlfriends the other day on the bike. Hopped back on it after around 4 hours.

Turned ignition to on and tried starting her up. She didn't quite start up first time, so i turned the ignition to off and waited around 10 seconds like i usually do. When i turned the ignition back on though, there was no power. No lights, dashboard didn't light up, nothing.

Whats going on there? I have no idea about electrics so please reply in the most basic, easy to understand english as possible! Thanks.

fizzwheel · 31-03-10, 09:13 PM

Main Fuse I suspect is the main culprit. Thats where I would start, check all of them and also check for loose or undone battery connections.

What year and model SV is it ?

31-03-10, 09:19 PM

Yeah, i was going to check the battery first.

Regarding the fuses, does the fuse box hold spares (providing the previous owner didn't use them), or will i need to go out and buy one somewhere? I've never investigated a fuse box on a bike before.

Its a 2002 curvy.

fizzwheel · 31-03-10, 09:21 PM

OK the fuse box doesnt actually have the main fuse in it on the curvey. Underneath the fuel tank by the riders seat is a translucent green box and the main 30amp fuse is in there. Its kinda of tucked in behind the frame. If you have a look its easy to spot.

If you've got now power whatsoever and your battery terminals arent loose / done up correctly, thats the one I would check first.

Of course if it has blown you'll need to work out what has caused it otherwise it'll keep blowing.

I cant remember if the fuse box has a spare(s) in it. I suspect more than likely not...

Best bet is to pop the fuse out and check it and then if it has gone ( it'll be very obvious if it has ) take it with you to Halfords or somewhere similar and get another.

cbay · 31-03-10, 09:25 PM

No, You will need to get some.

On the Pointy its got two main 30Amp fuses which could of blown, if not I had the same thing except I parked went back to the bike 2mins later and no electrics nothing! No blown fuses. What had happened was the ignigtion cable which connects to the main loom had sparked and f**ked everything.

So now awaiting suzuki to get the part in and luckily its a '08 so still under warranty so nice new shiny ignition switch getting fitted free of charge! Unfortuently they dont give you 10 hours back for waiting for AA and the AA Relay. Garage Looking at it, temp fixing it. Then going to Suzuki Garage them checking the problem themselves and then when they ring the waiting for them to fix it.

I'm not moaning at all! IDIOTS!

01-04-10, 04:10 PM

Cheers. Going to check it out on Friday.

Sid Squid · 01-04-10, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbay

On the Pointy its got two main 30Amp fuses which could of blown

No it hasn't, it has one thirty-amp fuse and one spare - exactly the same as the curvy.

cbay · 01-04-10, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

No it hasn't, it has one thirty-amp fuse and one spare - exactly the same as the curvy.

Okay sorry I made a mistake.,,..

31-03-10, 09:11 PM	#1
apple tango Guest Posts: n/a	No electrical power - bike has died Went to my girlfriends the other day on the bike. Hopped back on it after around 4 hours. Turned ignition to on and tried starting her up. She didn't quite start up first time, so i turned the ignition to off and waited around 10 seconds like i usually do. When i turned the ignition back on though, there was no power. No lights, dashboard didn't light up, nothing. Whats going on there? I have no idea about electrics so please reply in the most basic, easy to understand english as possible! Thanks.

31-03-10, 09:13 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: No electrical power - bike has died Main Fuse I suspect is the main culprit. Thats where I would start, check all of them and also check for loose or undone battery connections. What year and model SV is it ? __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

31-03-10, 09:19 PM	#3
apple tango Guest Posts: n/a	Re: No electrical power - bike has died Yeah, i was going to check the battery first. Regarding the fuses, does the fuse box hold spares (providing the previous owner didn't use them), or will i need to go out and buy one somewhere? I've never investigated a fuse box on a bike before. Its a 2002 curvy.

31-03-10, 09:21 PM	#4
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: No electrical power - bike has died OK the fuse box doesnt actually have the main fuse in it on the curvey. Underneath the fuel tank by the riders seat is a translucent green box and the main 30amp fuse is in there. Its kinda of tucked in behind the frame. If you have a look its easy to spot. If you've got now power whatsoever and your battery terminals arent loose / done up correctly, thats the one I would check first. Of course if it has blown you'll need to work out what has caused it otherwise it'll keep blowing. I cant remember if the fuse box has a spare(s) in it. I suspect more than likely not... Best bet is to pop the fuse out and check it and then if it has gone ( it'll be very obvious if it has ) take it with you to Halfords or somewhere similar and get another. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition Last edited by fizzwheel; 31-03-10 at 09:26 PM.

31-03-10, 09:25 PM	#5
cbay Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 1,209	Re: No electrical power - bike has died No, You will need to get some. On the Pointy its got two main 30Amp fuses which could of blown, if not I had the same thing except I parked went back to the bike 2mins later and no electrics nothing! No blown fuses. What had happened was the ignigtion cable which connects to the main loom had sparked and fked everything. So now awaiting suzuki to get the part in and luckily its a '08 so still under warranty so nice new shiny ignition switch getting fitted free of charge! Unfortuently they dont give you 10 hours back for waiting for AA and the AA Relay. Garage Looking at it, temp fixing it. Then going to Suzuki Garage them checking the problem themselves and then when they ring the waiting for them to fix it. I'm not moaning at all! IDIOTS! __________________ Black K8 Sport (Will be missed) SV650 Slogan TShirts & Hoodies** Elevated Photography Specialist : HiCam Photography Services

01-04-10, 04:10 PM	#6
apple tango Guest Posts: n/a	Re: No electrical power - bike has died Cheers. Going to check it out on Friday.

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