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    09-18-2020, 04:35 PM
    Mesozoic replied to a thread '08 XB12Ss: No start in Troubleshooting
    Yes and thanks again for helping me get my bike back on the road!
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    09-18-2020, 03:35 PM
    Mesozoic replied to a thread '08 XB12Ss: No start in Troubleshooting
    LOL, well the relay that failed still clicks, so for all intents at purposes it sounds like it's functioning. However, it is not electrically sound...
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    09-17-2020, 03:26 PM
    Mesozoic replied to a thread '08 XB12Ss: No start in Troubleshooting
    My 4th one appears to be in the AUX section according to the fusebox labeling. In any case, thanks for the prompt help in diagnosing and...
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    09-17-2020, 04:29 AM
    Mesozoic replied to a thread '08 XB12Ss: No start in Troubleshooting
    Fixed! I replaced the ignition relay. I'm thinking it might be best to renew all of the relays at this point since they're all the same age.
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    09-17-2020, 03:33 AM
    Mesozoic replied to a thread '08 XB12Ss: No start in Troubleshooting
    Thanks for that. One note, however... I have 4 relays (all look identical) in my fusebox.
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    09-16-2020, 03:52 PM
    Mesozoic replied to a thread '08 XB12Ss: No start in Troubleshooting
    I'll look into replacing the relays as they are the original units from when I bought the bike, brand new, from a dealership in Victoria, BC, Canada...
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    09-16-2020, 03:18 PM
    Mesozoic replied to a thread '08 XB12Ss: No start in Troubleshooting
    Ok, this morning after mountain biking I put the meter across the battery with power on and see 12.13V. After attempting to cycle the starter, I can...
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    09-16-2020, 06:06 AM
    Mesozoic replied to a thread '08 XB12Ss: No start in Troubleshooting
    It's a very new situation (earlier this afternoon), so haven't removed the battery yet. I'll bring it to my friend's shop where he's got a load...
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    09-16-2020, 04:51 AM
    Mesozoic replied to a thread '08 XB12Ss: No start in Troubleshooting
    No, I've got nothing in my garage to test that - I'd have to pull the cell out and take it in somewhere. The battery is relatively new and I was...
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    09-16-2020, 02:54 AM
    Mesozoic replied to a thread '08 XB12Ss: No start in Troubleshooting
    Did you check the battery terminals and ground connections? Yes Did you actually check the relays to make sure they are actuating? Yes What happens...
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    09-16-2020, 02:00 AM
    Mesozoic started a thread '08 XB12Ss: No start in Troubleshooting
    I've had to park my bike in my covered patio for a few weeks because I'm finishing up construction on my garage. Today, as I went to fire up the...
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computer engineer, mountain biker, motorcyclist, percussionist, Ford gearhead
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