08 SD no start

[KTM162]

Somebody out there is heard this one before so I apologize if I’m not in the correct location, 08 super duke with aftermarket key ignition everything lights up light blinkers I can hear the fuel pump staging but no start brand new battery I don’t even get a click when I touch the starter button wide open for suggestions .

Semper FI.

[Sarasota_Steve]

Battery connections tight?
Connections to starter tight?

[KTM162]

Yes, all checked

[jmann]

Comrade: I'll fess up that this has happened to me a few times when I've been pushing the bike around the shed. Of course, pushing a bike puts one's hand very close to the kill switch...
I also notice that you are looking for tank side panels. Does that suggest that you have recently kissed the black stuff? If so, perhaps the roll over sensor is stuck.

[KTM162]

Oh my goodness you are completely correct I just picked this bike up as a project I have orange blood so it seems logical picked it up down in Vegas Crash bike. So explain this rollover sensor where is it? Can I reset or do I need to buy a new one .

[KTM162]

From what I found the roller sensor is not on the 990 super Dukes I could be wrong first check

[No. 47]

Search roll over switch - lot's of info on here - is the headlamp unit in normal position or tilted forward for access?

[jmann]

Comrade: Umm well if it's been crashed that opens up a whole lot of possibilities including the clutch sensor, neutral sensor and roll over plus wiring Etc. 990's do have a roll over sensor and it's in the headlight shell. Thinking about it I can't quite remember whether it actually stops turnover or whether it just stops ignition... It can just be disconnected temporarily if it's not working as it should... BUT before doing any dismantling I'd be inclined to just have a look at the other things and testing with a multi-meter just to check for supply voltage Etc at the starter relay.

[KTM162]

Ok, great list of things to do, headlight is off the bike what does the roll over switch look like or if I’m looking at the bike witch plug is it ?

All this help is great thank you ALL......

[nampus]

Sensor looks like this:

[KTM162]

OK will work on it tonight I put an aftermarket ignition on the bike it works I think , turns on all functions work but just won’t start does the bike need coding for a new ignition? OK I think I’m missing a rollover sensor completely does it plug into the front wiring harness behind a headlight plug wire colors yellow black and blue it’s a six pack plug with only three wires going to it ?

[KTM162]

So don’t sit behind a headlights when I look up the part in mechanical drawing it is next to throttle body does that sound correct or am I just missing it completely

[jmann]

Comrade: If I remember correctly it just needs to be unplugged anyway. Once unplugged you'd get an F1 error but everything should work. My suggestion was made with a lack of information. Given what I know now I'd be looking at the third party ignition... The ignitions weren't coded. Do you have an immobiliser?

[KTM162]

No?.???

[KTM162]

That would make sense cause I can’t find the unit on the bike that I have what I think is the plug coming out of the wire harness ,

[KTM162]

OK, thank you all for the great support. Now she is turning over but not starting new battery. I know it’s not good but I tried starter fluid and she goes thump thump thump with the starter fluid and almost wants to start. Fuel line is pumping fuel?.....?......?

[SDNerd]

I saw this bike for sale (Craigs, Trader, etc.) ... Was listed for some time. Your current problem could be any number of things; Starting with the "easy" - Is the fuel pump coming on? If so - good - and this may seem a dumbass question - did you drain the tank and put some fresh fuel in it?

There's also a quick disconnect in the high pressure line from the tank - it's junk quality plastic (even though a CPC, er Colder Products item), and has been known to break with little provocation. Is it disconnected or broken?

Then, are you seeing spark? I'm assuming you know how to verify if you have spark, or you wouldn't have purchased a crashed bike.

I gotta ask - why not just use a factory ignition switch - might save you some headaches.

[KTM162]

Thank you to all once again great place for great information. She’s up and running but I have an FI light blinking 5 solid blanks any idea

[Sarasota_Steve]

A 2 minute search here yielded “Try page 76 of the owners manual”. If not a 30 minutes search here should do the trick.

[KTM162]

I got all the codes except for the one I need it’s blinking five the book shows two than six but it does not talk about five

[jmann]

Comrade: Is the roll over sensor connected?

[KTM162]

Good question I’m not currently using one on the bike. We’re going along with the theory that if it’s not hooked up it’s still OK maybe I will put a jumper on that and see if it works or just pick one up

[KTM162]

OK I’m gonna give it a shot I ordered a rollover sensor does it mount behind the headlight anybody out there give me a picture of your rollover sensor

Thank you for all the great help!
Semper FI.

[jmann]

OFS comrade!!! You don't have to look very far above to see what one looks like.

[KTM162]

Gotcha I understand what it looks like I was looking to see where it’s mounted I think it goes inside the headlight on the right hand side as sitting on the bike. bike is still running great even though the FYI light is blinking the five

Thank you for all the great help if you ever come to the State the beer is on me !