im a NEWB. 2000 900ie dies out consistently

[e46fanatic]

i brought the bike straight home from the market where it went down. I had it running two days ago it just randomly died on me while it was idling and now it won't crank, it has plenty gas, the fuel pump comes on i can hear it, and its not an issue with the starter because it was starting up fine the other day i just couldn't keep it running. The battery is new, you guys think that could be a culprit?

[Ddan]

Just for kicks, try starting it with the sidestand up

[e46fanatic]

the bike doesn't start without it up, the fuel pump won't even come on without it up

[Ddan]

So your sidestand switch seems to be working correctly.  Did you check your battery connections and test the battery?

[e46fanatic]

I got her hooked up to a battery tender for now, i'll see how it goes. Thanks for helpin me with this and thanks in advance for the help i'll probably need later on haha i have relied on a forum like this to maintain, mod and learn everything i can about my car and now i'm able to actually contribute with advice and general convo  with the bit of knowledge i've picked up and know-how from diy'ing things, i hope to get on the same level with Monsters, Ducati, and motorcycles in general... just gotta get this things running now  [moto]

[ducpainter]

I got her hooked up to a battery tender for now, i'll see how it goes. Thanks for helpin me with this and thanks in advance for the help i'll probably need later on haha i have relied on a forum like this to maintain, mod and learn everything i can about my car and now i'm able to actually contribute with advice and general convo  with the bit of knowledge i've picked up and know-how from diy'ing things, i hope to get on the same level with Monsters, Ducati, and motorcycles in general... just gotta get this things running now  [moto]

It's amazing how much low battery voltage can affect a fi bike.

Once you charge the battery and get it started make sure you check charging at the battery with a voltmeter.

13.5-14.5 V at about 2500-3000 rpm would be normal.

[Howie]

It's amazing how much low battery voltage can affect a fi bike.

Once you charge the battery and get it started make sure you check charging at the battery with a voltmeter.

13.5-14.5 V at about 2500-3000 rpm would be normal.

Indeed it is.  The thing is you need enough to run the computer and fuel pump as well as crank the engine.  Besides what dp said after the battery is charged get it load tested.   If you can't get it load tested  a good DYI method is crank the engine with a voltmeter across the battery.  If voltage drops below 9.6 volts while cranking you have a problem.  Could be battery, could be high resistance in the circuit.  One step at a time.