2008 VFR 800 Total Electric Failure

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  1. Labsetterman

    Labsetterman New Member

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    This morning I went to start my bike and when I turned the key to the on position the bike began to run the typical set-up on the dash. 3 seconds in, I heard a "pop" sound from the rear of the bike and all of the electrical went dead. Was unable to restart the bike, nor would it crank at all. I turned the key to the off position, and when I returned to the on position both dash boxes dimly illuminated and pulse-flashed with no text in the boxes. The bike has less than 3,000 miles on it. The bike is constantly on a battery tender. Have not had a single mechanical issue with this bike since purchase. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated in trouble-shooting this issue.

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  2. Scubalong

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    Sorry for your Electrical delimar
    Have you take off the fairing and do visual inspection on the Fuse, wire, connector, Battery...etc?
    Also might want to update your profile with location so other memeber closes by can lay a hand.
     


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    There are two 30 amp mini fuses next to the battery, check those. Also, check the battery voltage with bike off and once you get it started at idle and at 5000 rpms. Less than 12 volts is a dead battery and anything over 15 is a bad regulator. If it is the fuse(s) than something caused it to pop.
     


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    reg/ rect short will pop the 30 amp fuse, check those fuses
     


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