starter button

[2010 FURY]

Just got my Fury last wednesday and already in the shop! Dealer said they have had several vtx 1800's with short in the start button,hopeing its an easy fix. problem= tried starting,two attempts,clock and trip meters reset. while showing dealer,does same thing. They tried several times and battery drains dead. Dealer guys seem very helpful,hopefully they will fix the problem quickly,,,its gonna rain tomorrow so im not too pissed! first time posting, good to know this forum exists! ride safe all,,,

[Exredninjaguy]

Welcome to the forum! Glad they were able to duplicate the issue so they can get it fixed.

[LesterDiamond]

Also, be sure to start the bike with the low beam on.

[Señor Gar]

Originally Posted by LesterDiamond

Also, be sure to start the bike with the low beam on.

Why

[thenewaftermath]

I'm pretty sure that the starter button breaks the headlight circuit while the starter is engaged. Letting the starter take Full advantage of all the cranking amps the battery has to offer. Thus it really shouldn't matter if you have the high beam or low beam on, right? Im 99% sure that why they designed the circuit to operate like that. Does that sound about right Gar?

[LesterDiamond]

Originally Posted by Señor Gar

Why

FWIW.
Headlight Issues

[Señor Gar]

Originally Posted by thenewaftermath

Does that sound about right Gar?

That's how it works alright and the light is only ON for 5 or 10 seconds before cranking. The difference in current draw won't affect a good battery .

[thenewaftermath]

Originally Posted by LesterDiamond

FWIW.
Headlight Issues

I've read the thread on head light issues before and think it was just due to a bad switch or bad luck. The starter switch and head light circuit act the same regardless of the position of the hi/low beam switch. They are dry contacts ether going to the high side or low side of the bulb.

[thenewaftermath]

Originally Posted by Señor Gar

That's how it works alright and the light is only ON for 5 or 10 seconds before cranking. The difference in current draw won't affect a good battery .

My thought exactly.

[skappiris]

sounds like the same old shorting issue we've yakked about before.