Hi, Im new here, I wonder if anyone can help, my FZR400 exup is completely dead i think I might have caused a short somewhere I heard a "crack" whilst fitting a new battery, Ive checked the fuses in the holder and they are ok, am I missing a fuse somewhere, or is it somethinhg else? Any help would be most welcome, cause if it doesnt run its scrap metal!

ignition switch nackered? you got any melted wires anywhere?

Thanks for the reply, cant find anything obvious, I wonder if I`ve knackerd the cdi unit when I shorted out across the battery, or if I`ve missed a fuse in the system somewhere, its doing my head in, be grateful for any more suggestions

What hapeens when you turn the ignition key to on ???
Could you have tried to connect the battery to the wrong terminals ??

Nothing happens when I turn the key. Cant hear the fuel pump or the servo, the battery`s fully charged, and connected correctly, its driving me mad :

Have you checked both sets of fuses?



(Don't know if that drawing is of the same model you have, but the layout might be similar)

Also, check that none of your plugs have any loose / bad connections (i had a similar fault on my 3TJ, the problem ended up being caused by a wire from the ignition to the fusr box which had corroded through at the plug )

Other than that, it might be an idea to find someone with electrical experience and persuade them to have a look.

Beers usually help :D

Graeme

Ive checked the fuses in the holder, on the left hand side of the bike, which are marked as "charge, ignition, signal & fan" any idea where the "main" fuse might be, it must be hiding somewhere!

Check the earth is connected first.
Start with the main red wire from the battery and test it at the ignition switch and then check the switch itself. Check the feed coming in and out .... I reckon it's something around there cos everthing's dead.

Hiya, have you checked the battery is ok and putting out 12volts i've had a battery die on me when i connected it up? Is there 12 volts at either sides of the fuses?
Cheers
Ian

Thanks guys

Ive got her turning over now, Im not really sure what it was, I cleaned a lot of the connectors and made sure they were all located etc, then she came to life, Im going to put the tank back on at the weekend and try to get her running, I will let you know the good news, hopefully, or the bad news,probably.