Clean the fuses completely, I have never used gel on fuses, just to make sure you are getting the best contact. Yes the horn is on the same fuse. The indicator light may mean that it is not functioning properly. Those are my best guesses. Wayne 83 CB650SC
On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 6:48 PM, dustin-t <[email protected]> wrote: > > I have checked the fuses and all looked fine, I also coated each with > some electrical gel. But, perhaps I'll check again. Do you know if the > horn is also on that fuse. > > One other point that may or may not be useful: I have an indicator > light in the dash, above the neutral light, which just says "Tail > light" -- I don't have an owner's manual so I don't know what this > means. Any chance this narrows things down at all? > > > On Jun 19, 9:24 pm, wayne crull <[email protected]> wrote: > > I would check your fuses, the tail lights and turn signals are on the > same > > fuse. > > Wayne > > 83 CB650SC > > > > On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 6:14 PM, dustin-t <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > OK, here is the update: > > > > > I replaced the Stator with a rebuilt one, which solved the charging > > > problem. I also cleaned the carbs (which needed it) and the engine is > > > running smoother now. The oil seemed to have some water in it, so I am > > > in the process of flushing with new oil. > > > > > PROBLEM: I still have no blinkers, horn, or taillights. I thought this > > > was a product of the charging problem, but now it's charging fine; > > > Where I was getting them occasionally before, now I'm getting nothing. > > > The mechanic was apparently just that -- and not an electrician (and > > > neither am I). I DO however have high/low beams. I've taken the switch > > > apart and at first glance there are no glaring issues. If anyone can > > > suggest a good way to trouble shoot the lights, or has any experience > > > with that system, I would greatly appreciate any advice. > > > > > I'm enjoying working on the bike, and learning a lot... But most of > > > all I want to ride it! Thanks in advance- > > > > > Dustin > > > > > On Jun 11, 7:02 pm, dustin-t <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Thanks for all the good advice. I am also convinced it's a charging > > > > problem at this point. Took me five miles today before leaving me > > > > stranded with a dead battery after a full charge. Got her to the shop > > > > for a formal diagnosis, so I'll keep all up to date. > > > > > > On Jun 11, 5:55 pm, "Aldo" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > Sounds like your charging system took a dump... The tell is that > > > everything > > > > > works with a good charge before you start the bike. And while you > are > > > riding > > > > > the battery is being charged intermittently. Off the bat, we know > your > > > > > connections to all lights and ignition systems are ok. This is a > good > > > thing > > > > > :) but good practice to check/clean them anyway. > > > > > > > You need to take care of the charging system first. You obviously > want > > > that > > > > > to be charging at all times while the bike is running. My bet is > that > > > will > > > > > solve your problem. You may need a new battery after that is done > > > because > > > > > they tend to lose there ability to hold a charge after being > drained so > > > many > > > > > times... We are troubleshooting here so once that is done let us > know > > > what > > > > > happened and we'll go from there. > > > > > > > Peace & grease! ~Aldo > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > > > From: [email protected] > > > > > > > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of dustin-t > > > > > Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 6:03 PM > > > > > To: Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers! > > > > > Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Lights/Battery/Charging System > > > > > > > Hello all, > > > > > > > I've had a look around and I can tell I am going to be visiting > this > > > > > forum VERY often with all the good info. Anyway, it seems someone > here > > > > > can probably point be in the right direction, which I would very > much > > > > > appreciate... > > > > > > > I just bought my first bike, an83Nighthawk550. Mechanically it > > > > > seems very solid, runs and starts right up (with a full charge). > The > > > > > strange stuff is with the lights/charging. > > > > > > > With a fresh charge, BEFORE I start the bike I am getting all > lights > > > > > (blinkers, headlight, brake light, everything). However, after I > start > > > > > the bike I am getting nothing but a headlight and neutral light, > and > > > > > occasionally thehorn. > > > > > > > The other night, I fired her up and had nothing, and then after 10+ > > > > > minutes at idle with full to half choke, I suddenly got everything > > > > > back. However, that hasn't been repeated and I can't seem to get > > > > > lights again while the bike is running, even after a couple miles > > > > > around the block. Instead, after two miles the battery was totally > > > > > dead and the bike wouldn't even turn over. > > > > > > > I've been taking the battery out and recharging it, and have it > setup > > > > > now for the night. > > > > > > > I really appreciate any suggestions for troubleshooting! I'll keep > you > > > > > informed of progress... > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > > > Dustin > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > > > > Checked by AVG -www.avg.com > > > > > Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.62/2168 - Release Date: > > > 06/10/09 > > > > > 18:30:00 > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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