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Old 09-15-2009, 11:25 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Rocket III won't start

Hello Forum,
I'm a newbie to Triumphs but have lots of motorcycle years under my belt. Have an 05 Rocket III, 10K miles, ran fine last week. Now will not start. Cranks fine, but won't attempt to fire up. haven't checked for fire or fuel into the engine yet. Any secrets that I need to know?
Thank you in advance for any help!
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Old 09-15-2009, 12:33 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Sorry don't have any secrets but I would'nt waste time, Get it in for service
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Old 09-15-2009, 02:29 PM   #3 (permalink)
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And check you haven't accidently hit the kill switch
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Old 09-15-2009, 03:56 PM   #4 (permalink)
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It's likely a relay

Piece of cake. It's probably a bad 12v relay.

Just swap out the available relays until you ID the bad one. There are a few (4-5?) available (3+ behind the left-side pannel, another 1 or 2 under the tank).

If you find which one is bad, you can ride to the nearest auto store and pick up another one for about $6.

(Can you tell that I just went through this?)

Good luck.
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Old 09-15-2009, 07:18 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Thanks guys. I will try the relay elimination process. I live 250 miles to the nearest dealer and like to do my own wrenching anyway. Yes, I did check the kill switch (been there done that) but the Rocket won't even turn over if the kill switch is in the off position.
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Old 09-15-2009, 11:26 PM   #6 (permalink)
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By relay you mean fuse? Tell me more. I also have an 05 with a 15k, are these relays something that we/I should keep with the tool kit? I will go pull that panel tomorrow and take a look.
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Old 09-16-2009, 03:03 AM   #7 (permalink)
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By relay you mean fuse?
No. Relays and fuses are very different electrical components. Relays are devices containing an electromagnetic coil and some contacts that the electromagnet can pull closed, allowing a small amount of current (such as the output of a control line from the ECU, or the starter button on the handlebar) to switch a larger current on or off, on command.

Physically, the ones you'll find in a motor vehicle tend to be rectangular plastic boxes with pins on the base, which fit into sockets.

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are these relays something that we/I should keep with the tool kit?
You can if you like, but there's really not much point unless you're away from civilization a lot. They're pretty dependable on average, and as R3T Convert said, most types are widely available at automotive stores.
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Thanks again R3T Convert. Did some relay swapping last night and Walla!, she fired right up. Went to the parts house and got a new one this morning.
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Glad I could help. Sometimes we just don't need the dealer!
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Old 09-19-2009, 06:10 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Glad that fixed your problem.
Also be aware that it could have been you ignition switch,
some have been known to go out.
We tore one open at Maggie Valley and resoldered it in May.
fixed the brothers problem.
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