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Daily commuter bike 98 VTR1000 with a 2005 motor.
So just when I thought I'd seen everything
I get on the bike today and turn the key. When I hit the starter button it dies.
Meaning, dash dead, no lights but clock still on. Then clock off when I hit starter again.
Assume its a battery wire loose but cleaned them to no avail. Battery reads 12.8 volts. When I turn on the key the dash slowly lights up. The voltmeter I put on the dash reads 9v.
When I hit the starter it makes a humming sound similar to a fuel pump priming(!). When I put a jump starter on it (box type not from car) it is more responsive but still only makes the whirring sound of a fuel pump but doesn't turn over.
I have only seen this when a racebike had a petcock failure and the cylinders filled with fuel causing hydraulic lock. But that wouldn't explain why the dash is not getting voltage.
Bike has been running fine and starting strong. I believe battery to be good as it is pretty new and is on a smart charger regularly. Main and ignition fuses seem fine.
I want to push start it to see if its hyrdro lock but it got dark.
If anyone has a clue about this let me know since it defies normal logic.