Vintage Tiger 955i Wont Start

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  1. PhilH

    PhilH Well-Known Member

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    #1 PhilH, Jun 12, 2019
    Went for a ride yesterday now that the monsoon has ended and all was well but when I stopped to stretch my legs my 2003 995i would not start.
    I have no neutral or oil pressure lights and on pressing the start button the solenoid just clicks. Battery is fine and shorting across the solenoid does nothing as does bumping or jump leads. Had to get the bike rescuer out.
    Obviously an electrical fault - any suggestions?
     
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  2. freck

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    #2 freck, Jun 12, 2019
    Hi Phil, with no neutral light or oil light on I’d suggest either a faulty kill switch or the main power relay under the seat.
     
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  3. mpllineman

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    #3 mpllineman, Jun 12, 2019
    Sounds like a logical place to start your search.
     
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  4. freck

    freck Elite Member

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    #4 freck, Jun 12, 2019
    Do you use your kill switch to shut down the bike Phil?
     
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  5. PhilH

    PhilH Well-Known Member

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    #5 PhilH, Jun 12, 2019
    no.
    Main relay is OK
     
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  6. PhilH

    PhilH Well-Known Member

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    #6 PhilH, Jun 13, 2019
    Kill switch is OK as is main power relay. Any other suggestions?
     
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  7. freck

    freck Elite Member

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    #7 freck, Jun 13, 2019
    You’ll need to start just tracing the wiring through to see if there’s a broken wire or poor connection somewhere.
    I’d look at the wiring around the headstock first. Also check your earth points. I’m not sure if your model has one but some had a common earth block notorious for bad connections, located near the clutch side of the frame IIRC.
    Have you got a wiring diagram?
     
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  8. PhilH

    PhilH Well-Known Member

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    #8 PhilH, Jun 13, 2019
    yes have a wiring diagram - will start checking the wiring when it stops raining - ta
     
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  9. PhilH

    PhilH Well-Known Member

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    #9 PhilH, Jun 17, 2019
    Took the tank off and wiggled lots of wires. Nothing obviously wrong - cleaned the earth connection and the neutral and oil lights returned. The bike turned over - hurrah! Unfortunately I broke the plastic petrol tank connector and now have to repair this before I can check if the bike really is working as am not sure if I found the problem!
     
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  10. freck

    freck Elite Member

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    #10 freck, Jun 17, 2019
    It was bound to happen Phil. Make sure you get a metal replacement rather than another plastic one ;)
     
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  11. Sprinter

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    #11 Sprinter, Jun 17, 2019
    @Dozers Dad bought one not long ago he may have a link.
     
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  12. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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    #12 Sprinter, Jun 17, 2019

    Its a link for the "stupid plastic fuel line connections that screw into the tank!"

    I mentioned you for,

    didnt you buy one a few weeks ago?
     
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  13. joe mc donald

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    #13 joe mc donald, Jun 17, 2019
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    Dozers Dad.
    What we having for dinner then. Don't let it get cold we are on the way.
    Regards
    Joe.
     
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  14. joe mc donald

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    #14 joe mc donald, Jun 17, 2019
    Dozers Dad.
    You are a true hero. Any way bit of dog hair never hurt anyone. But sorry I can't make it now. Washing my hair not the dogs. And I am sure you are a great Chef. Better than some of those pillocks on the box.
    Regards
    Joe.
     
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  15. PhilH

    PhilH Well-Known Member

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    #15 PhilH, Jun 18, 2019
    Was planning to change the plastic connectors when I gave the bike a service so pre-ordered them but discovered I'd got the wrong size!
     
  16. freck

    freck Elite Member

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    #16 freck, Jun 18, 2019
    1/4 BSPT if I remember correctly :)
     
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  17. PhilH

    PhilH Well-Known Member

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    #17 PhilH, Jul 17, 2019
    Back on the road at last! New rear wheel bearings, injectors, vacuum pipes and all metal fuel connectors. Carbs balanced and its runs great.
    However - went for a test ride on a Tiger 800 XRX and just had to buy one - so trading in the 955i on Friday.
    Thanks for the helpful comments on here
     
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  18. Sprinter

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    #18 Sprinter, Jul 17, 2019

    A couple of piccies then please.
     
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