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'94 Monster 900 cutoff after going over a speed bump/won't restart

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Real Recognize Real

June 13, 2011, 03:14:07 PM
After the bike cutoff, i tried to restart unsuccessfully. I checked the battery(new battery) connections and they are firm. I also smelled fuel so I think the fuel delivery system is working and I hear the clicking sound from the starter. Hopefully this problem is the result of a loose connection, but I'm not sure what are the likely culprits. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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ducpainter

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June 13, 2011, 03:19:02 PM
Is the starter turning the engine or just clicking?
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greenmonster

#2
June 13, 2011, 03:29:07 PM
I got a short in my fusebox after passing a big road bump. Don`t remember which of the 3  7.5A it was.
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Real Recognize Real

#3
June 13, 2011, 03:33:07 PM
It's turning the engine.
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ducpainter

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June 13, 2011, 03:46:43 PM
Quote from: gwjcat on June 13, 2011, 03:33:07 PM
It's turning the engine.
Quote from: greenmonster on June 13, 2011, 03:29:07 PM
I got a short in my fusebox after passing a big road bump. Don`t remember which of the 3  7.5A it was.
I'd check the fuse for the ignitors with a meter or light.

I can go look at my bike if you don't know which fuse it is. I think it's marked ignition.
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Real Recognize Real

#5
June 13, 2011, 03:49:11 PM
Ok, I have a multimeter and will perform continuity tests on the fuses
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#6
June 13, 2011, 03:50:30 PM
let us know
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Real Recognize Real

#7
June 13, 2011, 04:06:43 PM
The continuity test verified an intact ignition fuse. What's the next course of action? I checked the battery voltage and it measured 13V.
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#8
June 13, 2011, 04:15:40 PM
Quote from: gwjcat on June 13, 2011, 04:06:43 PM
The continuity test verified an intact ignition fuse. What's the next course of action? I checked the battery voltage and it measured 13V.
You said you smelled fuel.

I think I'd check the plugs, both for spark and for being wet.
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#9
June 13, 2011, 04:28:11 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on June 13, 2011, 04:15:40 PM
You said you smelled fuel.

I think I'd check the plugs, both for spark and for being wet.

Do you mean remove spark plug from engine, place plug near grounding point(possibly engine), crank the engine and check for visible spark? This is the 1st time doing this so I just want to be sure this is what I'm supposed to do.
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#10
June 13, 2011, 04:38:32 PM
Quote from: gwjcat on June 13, 2011, 04:28:11 PM
Do you mean remove spark plug from engine, place plug near grounding point(possibly engine), crank the engine and check for visible spark? This is the 1st time doing this so I just want to be sure this is what I'm supposed to do.
Exactly...

also check both plugs for being wet with fuel precluding the possibility of them functioning properly.

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Real Recognize Real

#11
June 13, 2011, 06:10:14 PM
Ok. I didn't see a visible spark. The plugs were black and I assume this indicates a rich mixture. They weren't very wet either. How should I proceed now?
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#12
June 14, 2011, 03:14:08 AM
Another day and I took off of work to fix this problem. What should be my next course of action?
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ducpainter

#13
June 14, 2011, 03:34:51 AM
Quote from: gwjcat on June 14, 2011, 03:14:08 AM
Another day and I took off of work to fix this problem. What should be my next course of action?
First thing would be to either clean or replace the plugs and see if you can get spark. I'd just get new ones.

It should start even with a rich mixture.

If you see no spark with new plugs I'd check all the connections at the coils and the ignitor boxes near the battery. The ignitors are very fragile. Be careful with those connectors.

If you search you can find some threads on testing coils and ignitor boxes if you don't find that something has fallen off.
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ducpainter

#14
June 14, 2011, 01:48:12 PM
Quote from: gwjcat on June 14, 2011, 03:14:08 AM
Another day and I took off of work to fix this problem. What should be my next course of action?
any progress?
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