Panic !

[the_monster]

mine is a

SVR204
VTX20L-BS/VTX20HL-BS
175x87x156 (which at a guess are the diamentions)

I got it from Billy over at Doncaster 07902 547 560 if you want the same one tell him it's the same as the one on Mort's lowrider.

[devon.john]

have you checked the crank position sensor and its connection plug under the

front of engine your bike won't start if this is broken

just a thought??

you will get too the bottom of this keep us up dated

[Tee]

Don't think it's broken - but how do I check if it's damaged? Is it just a visual thing? Do I need a check meter thingy (Can't find mine at the moment).

[the_monster]

if it starts with the extra grunt provided by an extra battery then its a battery problem, if it not then its a question of working round the system.

the crank sensor is fairly robust, it's held in by an allen bolt at the front of the engine near the oil filter.


good luck and remember that at least these aren't Lucas electrics you're dealing with, which is a hell of a bonus !!

[softail898]

Originally Posted by Tee

OK - another question. what's a good heavy duty battery to get as a replacement then...........

From memory, Odyssey Batteries seem to be highly regarded by Forum Members. Do a search on the Forum, for members opinions.
Click HERE for HomePage.
Good luck...Pat.

[Tee]

Cheers for the info there Pat just ordered one (After measuring the opening properly)

[softail898]

Originally Posted by Tee

Cheers for the info there Pat just ordered one (After measuring the opening properly)

Good man, let us know.
Pat.

[banquo]

Originally Posted by Phil

However.... It will not spark with the plug removed.

Why not Phil?
It doesn't know the plug's out, so why won't it spark (assuming a good earth to the plug body)? I haven't tried it on the Harley, but usually I loop a single core copper wire a couple of times around the thread, and tie it down to earth somewhere.....

Spark plug tester's cheap though. Only a couple of quid from VWP

[Wrecker]

opp just spotted this post. If it snto to late check out these people
Odyssey Batteries : Active Robots, Robotics, Control and Electronics Technology

probably the cheapest suppliers of oddesy batteries in the UK , well I havn't found any one cheaper yet. Good service and next day delivery. The new AGM batteires form Harley are good as well got one on My 124" dyna and spins the bike over as well as My PC 545 oddesy but is just a lot bigger

[Tee]

I've changed the battery, checked the position of the plug leads, checked all the wiring connections and it still won't start. It did turn over but after a few turns the battery (new one) voltage dropped to around 12.4. I did get a puff of smoke from the rear exhaust but I'm at my wits end here!

Any ideas welcome

BTW which way around are the plug leads meant to be? According to the Clymer manual photos it looks as though the bottom pole from the coil leads to the front cylinder. Is that correct?
I'm just trying to make absolutely sure that I've done everything here.