After the Christmas festivities died down today, I came home to button up the busa for it's appointment at the dealer (click in case you didn't read my earlier post). In the process, I decided to check the Fuel fuse. It tested fine, so I plugged it back in and just for the hell of it, I turned the ignition on and viola! That beautiful fuel pump noise and a working starter! As I fiddled with the wires going into the fuse block, the fuel pump noise would come and go, and I felt a loose wire snap back into the fuse block. So, I buttoned everything up (except the fairing cover over the fuse block) and took it for a little spin. No problems at all. So tomorrow after work I plan on taking the fuse block off and checking for any weirdness. And if all goes well, taking a "spirited" ride
Think I found the problem
- Thread starter LCW
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Congrats on the self repair and thanks for sharing cause this kinda thing could drive me nuts. If i ever have that prob I will know what to do. Thanx bud - K
UPDATE:
When I took the fuse block off, I was able to reproduce the problem by simply moving the fuse block and/or playing with the wires going into it. I didn't spend enough time isolating exactly which wire, because at that point I felt it was a warranty issue (bike only has 1150 miles).
I dropped it off at the dealer and explained what I'd found. They didn't listen the first time, but after calling me to tell me they couldn't find anything wrong (it's an intermittent problem, and it just so happened to be running fine when I dropped it off), I told them how to reproduce the problem, again. They called back a little while later and said they found that one of the wires that goes into the fuse block wouldn't stay snapped in. Furthermore, since the fuse block isn't replaceable (?), they'd have to order and install a whole new wire harness. So, that's what they're gonna do...
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Going to file that LCW fix into long term memory
An opportunity to mention dielectric grease is great stuff. Spreading it on electrical connections to prevent corrosion.
Use it on any electrical connection. Light bulbs, electrical connector jacks, fuse pins. One of it's original purposes was to spread inside a spark plug boot. Purpose so next time removing the boot wouldn't stick to the plug. Also a small amount on the sparkplug & sparkplug cable connection protection against high voltage corrosion(Ozone).
Heard uses for dirt bikes the electricals packed with the stuff to keep connections water tight.
Use it on any electrical connection. Light bulbs, electrical connector jacks, fuse pins. One of it's original purposes was to spread inside a spark plug boot. Purpose so next time removing the boot wouldn't stick to the plug. Also a small amount on the sparkplug & sparkplug cable connection protection against high voltage corrosion(Ozone).
Heard uses for dirt bikes the electricals packed with the stuff to keep connections water tight.
Thanks LCW...that's where I'll start if it happens again...glad you found where the problem was...you do have to become your own mechanic...UPDATE:
When I took the fuse block off, I was able to reproduce the problem by simply moving the fuse block and/or playing with the wires going into it. I didn't spend enough time isolating exactly which wire, because at that point I felt it was a warranty issue (bike only has 1150 miles).
I dropped it off at the dealer and explained what I'd found. They didn't listen the first time, but after calling me to tell me they couldn't find anything wrong (it's an intermittent problem, and it just so happened to be running fine when I dropped it off), I told them how to reproduce the problem, again. They called back a little while later and said they found that one of the wires that goes into the fuse block wouldn't stay snapped in. Furthermore, since the fuse block isn't replaceable (?), they'd have to order and install a whole new wire harness. So, that's what they're gonna do...
All under warranty, right?
Okay.....I am the dork of the board so I have to ask...where is this fuse block located?
And Bronto....dielectric grease is great stuff.....if you can find it!!! Shopped all over Chicago to find it. Menards, home depot....can't find it. Have some corroded light bulb sockets and the bulbs don't easily turn. Would love some for the busa.
Where did you find it at?
And Bronto....dielectric grease is great stuff.....if you can find it!!! Shopped all over Chicago to find it. Menards, home depot....can't find it. Have some corroded light bulb sockets and the bulbs don't easily turn. Would love some for the busa.
Where did you find it at?
Any automotive parts store will have it. Great job on finding the fix!
UPDATE:Furthermore, since the fuse block isn't replaceable (?), they'd have to order and install a whole new wire harness.
So, that's what they're gonna do...
The harness came in last week, so I dropped the busa off Monday, picked it back up Tuesday with a new harness in place, all covered by warranty. I must say I'm pleased with the service dept. of Champion Suzuki in Mesa, Az.
Now we're off to the Dyno, then the mods begin
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