This is my first post - I am a new 2010 VFR1200FD owner ... Thanks in advance for your patience.
Only had bike about 3 months - bought used - 2300 miles on it.
Bought the bike and just about finished adding my touches: - See list below at bottom
I am NOT a TECHIE - so if details are not below what else would you suggest
But........
I can not start the bike and local Honda dealer acts they have no clue - or willing to assist - so here I am
rode the bike, turned ignition off; locked the wheel - took key.
3 days later - go to start. Insert key, lights come on, dash illuminates and goes through normal boot of items. EXCEPT: Gear indicator is not steady and it is flashing (quick (short) flashes. Of course, by design, the engine will not "crank" if not in neutral"
I use kill switch up and down a couple of times to see maybe if there is a contact issue. However I notice when in kill (off Position) gear indicator says "1".
The bike rolls - and is not real heavy so I assume in default of neutral and not just hung in 1st allowing me to push. I have rocked it back and forth several times to just make sure to see if it would get out of gear if it was. (about 10 feet up and back)
I turn ignition switch off, ensure kill switch is off (run position). Turn key back on. gear indicator is steady "-" and not blinking.
Even though I do not have a neutral light I attempt to start and I get no response. - the lights dim as if very low battery (which is odd - maintainer has been on battery). And now gear indicator flashes - which is in a pattern - 3 long and 1 short. Which I assume is DTC 31 (gear indicator sensor). However someone else says they 4 and 2.
Tries starting with brake applied and bike loses ALL electrical power/
I have checked fuses and battery and found both OK.
Anyone have any ideas on how to proceed? PLEASE!!
Can I reset DCT manually down to neutral someway?
#timetotrade
Modifications:
Added Side saddle bags (OEM)
Added TRX frame sliders (web site says not available for DCT model - but call them- they will make)
Added TRX custom luggage protectors (similar to frame sliders but for saddle bags)
Two Brothers Slip On BLACK series pipe
Red bard ends
Front fork sliders
Crank case slider (heavy metal)
Eliminated tail (personal mod s I could not find a mod I liked on market)
Added license plate and light up under fender to give more Sporty look
Added mud guard on rear tire
rear cover for axle/crankcase slider
LED 1-million LED Glo kit
Corbin seat
Planned:
Dark Smoke windscreen
HID head lights
Add LED lights for rear (just bulb replacement as I cannot find an eliminator kit.