Electric Gremlins GL1800

[COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]Yep those buggers are the worst! 2003/2004 GW 1800, Roadsmith. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]Bike is in a no start condition with no power at all when the ign key is turned on. Lots of batter voltage.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]Reading 3-4 volts when checking any metal on the bike from positive batt term to metal. Post to post is normal @ 12.7V.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]I've lost confidence in the bike. This is my 4th GW & have taken lots of interstate trips on my 1500's with confidence so this is a real bummer![/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thx, Hocky[/FONT][/COLOR]

What is the voltage @ the starter with ignition on and off?

Unless I'm missing something you're describing a bad ground. Jumper from ground to frame. See if it works.

[QUOTE=Sidecarbill;577073]Unless I'm missing something you're describing a bad ground. Jumper from ground to frame. See if it works.[/QUOTE]

That is strange to have that much of a voltage drop:confused:

[COLOR=#333333][COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]Thx MDO for the suggested move to the correct Forum!

Yep those buggers are the worst! 2003/2004 GW 1800, Roadsmith. [/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#333333][COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]Bike is in a no start condition with no power at all when the ign key is turned on. Lots of batter voltage.[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#333333][COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]Reading 3-4 volts when checking any metal on the bike from positive batt term to metal.

Post to post is normal @ 12.7V.[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#333333][COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]I've lost confidence in the bike. This is my 4th GW & have taken lots of interstate trips on my 1500's with confidence so this is a real bummer![/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#333333][COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thx, Hocky[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]

Check ALL grounds first

It sounds like you have a voltage drop some where

[QUOTE=Hocky;577115][COLOR=#333333][COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]Thx MDO for the suggested move to the correct Forum!

Yep those buggers are the worst! 2003/2004 GW 1800, Roadsmith. [/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#333333][COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]Bike is in a no start condition with no power at all when the ign key is turned on. Lots of batter voltage.[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#333333][COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]Reading 3-4 volts when checking any metal on the bike from positive batt term to metal.

Post to post is normal @ 12.7V.[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#333333][COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]I've lost confidence in the bike. This is my 4th GW & have taken lots of interstate trips on my 1500's with confidence so this is a real bummer![/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=#333333][COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thx, Hocky[/FONT][/COLOR][/COLOR][/QUOTE]

I agree that it sounds like a grounding problem. From the frame to the positive terminal on the battery should read battery full voltage. If you're only reading 3-4 volts I am suspect that your grounding lug has a really corroded connection or the wire from the negative battery terminal has somehow been damaged. It might also be that the main system fuse is bad/corroded.

You might also check voltage from battery negative terminal to the hot side of a fuse in your fuse box to see if full voltage is there. Key will have to be 'On".

There's the inaccessible ground point under the fuel tank that gets corroded.

Thanks everyone for the advise! Gave up & took it to the shop I trust. I'll let you all know how it turns out!

[QUOTE=Hocky;577460]Thanks everyone for the advise! Gave up & took it to the shop I trust. I'll let you all know how it turns out![/QUOTE]

Good Deal, I do not blame you

Electrical is a real PIA;)