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Homeboy · 11-08-2012, 02:33 PM

New to dual sport/ adv riding , but not new to dropping bikes. Yesterday while taking advantage of beautiful weather went for probably the final ride of the season. While rounding a curve hit ice & went down- immediately turned off ignition switch & picked up bike '07 990 ADV. Would not restart! Bike fell on left side & after getting home began trouble shooting. Took off left tank hoping it was the quick disconnect on fuel line - not so, should the next step be to deal w/ the fuel pump? I'm not hearing any noise from the pump when I turn on ignition- should I? Bought bike w/ 40k miles from a buddy who is gonna help me w/ wrenching , but He is outta touch ( touring in Copper Canyon).Any thoughts?

Katoom119 · 11-08-2012, 02:57 PM

Could be a number of things. Easy thing first is to determine if the kickstand kill switch is broken. If the dash lights up when you turn on the key, then that's not it. Kill switch would also keep the dash lights off.

Vicks · 11-09-2012, 08:34 PM

when mine takes a nap, it cranks but doesn't start up on the first try because the line probably loses pressure. So i switch the ignition a few times to pressurize the line and then it starts immediately. But then all this time my fuel pump is working and i can hear it.

You said you dont hear the fuel pump when turning ignition on, but does everything (instrument cluster, lights etc) work on the bike ?

defn. worth checking the side stand switch and if the neutral indicator is working (when its in neutral). Try starting it with the clutch pulled in (assuming your clutch switch is good)

dunerat · 11-09-2012, 08:46 PM

make sure the handle bar run switch by the throttle is on

Tee2 · 11-09-2012, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dunerat

make sure the handle bar run switch by the throttle is on

Been there...Done that.

srad600 · 11-09-2012, 08:55 PM

I'd check the tip over switch also, maybe it got damaged in the fall?

Central Cali Rider · 11-10-2012, 04:04 PM

Might be the fuel pump. Mine went out without notice. It was the Facet and I just pulled over in Colorado to take some pictures fired it back up and it started coughing about 20 yards on the road and .......

Groundhog · 11-10-2012, 08:46 PM

I don't believe in coincidence and I've been trouble shooting mechanical issues for many years. IMO it would be a coincidence if your fuel pump failed because you dumped it. Not impossible, just improbable (I think).
I haven't looked at a wiring diagram for a while, but if there is an easy way to run jumper wires from your battery to your fuel pump you could test your fuel pump.
If you need help with this let me know and I will research it further.
Luck.

PS where are you located? (just curious)

11-08-2012, 02:33 PM	#1
Homeboy ^OP n00b Joined: Sep 2012 Oddometer: 1	help New to dual sport/ adv riding , but not new to dropping bikes. Yesterday while taking advantage of beautiful weather went for probably the final ride of the season. While rounding a curve hit ice & went down- immediately turned off ignition switch & picked up bike '07 990 ADV. Would not restart! Bike fell on left side & after getting home began trouble shooting. Took off left tank hoping it was the quick disconnect on fuel line - not so, should the next step be to deal w/ the fuel pump? I'm not hearing any noise from the pump when I turn on ignition- should I? Bought bike w/ 40k miles from a buddy who is gonna help me w/ wrenching , but He is outta touch ( touring in Copper Canyon).Any thoughts?

11-08-2012, 02:57 PM	#2
Katoom119 Mmmm....Orange Kool-aid Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte School of Law Library..... Oddometer: 1,532	Could be a number of things. Easy thing first is to determine if the kickstand kill switch is broken. If the dash lights up when you turn on the key, then that's not it. Kill switch would also keep the dash lights off. __________________ Those who dance are considered crazy by those who do not hear the music. I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world. - Radmacher 5 Cylinders vs. Moab..........My East Tennessee

11-09-2012, 08:34 PM	#3
Vicks I love sand !!! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Oddometer: 2,574	when mine takes a nap, it cranks but doesn't start up on the first try because the line probably loses pressure. So i switch the ignition a few times to pressurize the line and then it starts immediately. But then all this time my fuel pump is working and i can hear it. You said you dont hear the fuel pump when turning ignition on, but does everything (instrument cluster, lights etc) work on the bike ? defn. worth checking the side stand switch and if the neutral indicator is working (when its in neutral). Try starting it with the clutch pulled in (assuming your clutch switch is good) __________________ '07 KTM Adv990S No myriad hues of laser lights no bottles that are oozing with nectars from heaven, no beautiful body soft and warm to the touch but, i have a very small desire.. Give me a dark.. long.. winding road, three gears to go and my Hellas on fire.. 950Rally picture thread

11-09-2012, 08:46 PM	#4
dunerat WTF? Joined: May 2008 Location: DRINKIN FROM THE CUP Oddometer: 13,432	make sure the handle bar run switch by the throttle is on __________________ GO KINGS!!!!(Edit: STANLEY CUP CHAMPION KINGS) 08'SE ,06'EXC,02'YZF/W,76'04'H-D 92 YJ extreem ,76 CJ 5 sand beast ,07 JK cruiser

11-10-2012, 04:04 PM	#7
Central Cali Rider Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Oddometer: 299	Might be the fuel pump. Mine went out without notice. It was the Facet and I just pulled over in Colorado to take some pictures fired it back up and it started coughing about 20 yards on the road and ....... __________________ Central Kali Coast 2005 KTM 950 Adventure 2006 Suzuki SV1000S for wifey 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250 for Wifey Sold 1997 KLR650 For sale SOLD !! 2004 XR400 for dirt For sale Sold 2004 CRF230 for wifey For Sale Sold ! 2005 CRF50 for collecting dust Sold !! 2006 KTM Pro Senior 50 for son's racing 4 Sale Sold! 2004 Suzuki RM65 son's new racer For Sale Sold

11-09-2012, 08:55 PM	#6
srad600 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Oakland, Kalli Fornia Oddometer: 407	I'd check the tip over switch also, maybe it got damaged in the fall?

11-10-2012, 08:46 PM	#8
Groundhog Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Kansas Flatlands Oddometer: 186	I don't believe in coincidence and I've been trouble shooting mechanical issues for many years. IMO it would be a coincidence if your fuel pump failed because you dumped it. Not impossible, just improbable (I think). I haven't looked at a wiring diagram for a while, but if there is an easy way to run jumper wires from your battery to your fuel pump you could test your fuel pump. If you need help with this let me know and I will research it further. Luck. PS where are you located? (just curious) __________________ Groundhog Horsepower determines how fast you hit the wall. Torque determines the size of the hole you make.

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