Ballabio Won't Start

[cycdude6]

Hey all,

Lately my Ballabio won't start until i jiggle the handlebars. Has anyone had this issue and if so, what did you find was the problem?

 

Thanks,

John

[BRENTTODD]

Dont shake the bars just wiggle the wires i would start with the one going to the switch on the clutch. If that dosnt work switch the relays.

[Guest ratchethack]

John, this is a well-known "feature" of many V11's. Per many posts on this, there are a pair of bullet connectors under the left front of the tank, zip-tied up against the spine frame, that are notorious for going semi-intermittent. As Brent pointed out above, these are the wires to the clutch switch. The way I permanently fixed mine (exact same symptoms) is the same way we fixed my Pal's on his '04 LM -- cycle the connectors several times to brighten up the contacts, fill with dielectric grease, re-connect and LIGHTLY crimp them with a crimping tool. In both cases, the problem never came back.

[cycdude6]

Thanks guys, I appreciate your help. Will report back with results.

John

[gstallons]

There is a product "Stabilant 22" available at auto parts stores that sell Standard Ignition parts. It is a conductor enhancing liquid I apply to connectors that are exposed to moisture or low amperage that will experience problems with continuity. It is NOT cheap but it is effective!

p.s. I do not like bullet connectors any more than anyone else so make sure they are a tight fit.

[cycdude6]

Wow, problem solved! That was an easy one, thank you all for helping, bike started like a charm all day after I followed the advice. Kudos.

John