Uncle Mike's BIKE Dead on Chicago Expressway - Coil question

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  • UncleMike
    #31
    Made it back to my buddy's place in Chicago and when I parked it I went to turn it back on to change spots and it's dead. Nothing when I turn the key.

    Anyone in Chicago want to buy an 1150? Mechanic's special!

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      • chuck hahn
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        • May 2009
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        • Norman, Oklahoma
        #32
        Check all the connectors in the headlight bucket where the ignition plugs in and all the fuses again.
        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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          • UncleMike
            #33
            Originally posted by chuck hahn
            Check all the connectors in the headlight bucket where the ignition plugs in and all the fuses again.
            Yup. Just needed to grab my tools.

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              • chuck hahn
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                #34
                Also..if youn had the tank off, check all the connectors under there that it could have snagged putting the tank back on.
                MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                  • UncleMike
                    #35
                    This is seriously shaking my confidence in riding it the rest of the way.

                    Seriously considering just leaving it here with a friend and selling it.

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                      • chuck hahn
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                        #36
                        Its just a loose connection somewhere...check all the ground loops on the frame too and maybe take some steel wool and polish them and the frame where they mount. Dab of grease to keep them from oxidizing again. Turn on the key and start wiggling..when the lights come back on youve probably found it.
                        MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                        1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                        NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                        I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                          • rustybronco
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                            #37
                            Mike, you do know you do have to maintain these things from time to time.

                            Jump the battery and see if She'll 'light up'.
                            De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

                            http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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                              • koolaid_kid
                                #38
                                Originally posted by chuck hahn
                                Check all the connectors in the headlight bucket where the ignition plugs in and all the fuses again.
                                My 1100E did the same thing on me. Removed the headlight and the connector to the ignition switch was just loose enough to cause the failure. Zip tied the two connector parts together - no more issues.

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                                  • Baatfam
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                                    #39
                                    Dammit...we never really had time last night to check out all the wiring...

                                    I agree with George and Chuck...check the wires. Especially everything under the tank we messed with. And the fuses...if you have a short, it could have blown a fuse.

                                    You have a meter, correct?
                                    Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                                    '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                                      • UncleMike
                                        #40
                                        Always something, eh?

                                        Ugh.

                                        I'll keep you guys updated.

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                                          • MisterCinders
                                            #41
                                            Originally posted by chuck hahn
                                            So youre at Joes now?? Good to hear all are safe. Sides of freeways are some dangerous places to be stranded.
                                            Freeways in Chicagoland are generally more like really long narrow parking lots. Of course, it still sucks to get stranded there, so I am glad that everyone is OK. Three cheers for the Chicagoland GSR crew (not including me, since I only saw the thread after the fact and didn't contribute to the rescue ).

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                                              • UncleMike
                                                #42
                                                Originally posted by Baatfam
                                                Dammit...we never really had time last night to check out all the wiring...

                                                I agree with George and Chuck...check the wires. Especially everything under the tank we messed with. And the fuses...if you have a short, it could have blown a fuse.

                                                You have a meter, correct?
                                                Correct. Despite my performance yesterday, I am usually quite prepared. Brought nearly a full set of tools (you know, except the 23mm socket for the rear axle nut. Those are SUPER rare, don'tchaknow?)

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                                                  • 7981GS
                                                    #43
                                                    Originally posted by UncleMike
                                                    Correct. Despite my performance yesterday, I am usually quite prepared. Brought nearly a full set of tools (you know, except the 23mm socket for the rear axle nut. Those are SUPER rare, don'tchaknow?)
                                                    15/16"

                                                    Eric

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                                                      • UncleMike
                                                        #44
                                                        Originally posted by 7981GS
                                                        15/16"

                                                        Eric
                                                        You say potato, we said "What f*cking SIZE is this nut???"

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                                                          • 7981GS
                                                            #45
                                                            They are virtually the same size, give or take a few thousanths of an inch, with the 15/16" socket/wrench being FAR EASIER to find everywhere.

                                                            Eric

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