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Chuck-Wagon
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Had some major issues with my VN1500-G1. Riding on the freeway and the engine lost power for a second (as if I ws throttle braking) then shut off completely. Got it started after a little cranking and went on my merry way. About 50 miles from my home it happened again and wouldn't start.
Once I got it home I tried to start it again. The relay clicked like there wasn't enough power to turn the engine over, and the pistons would move only once in awhile. Tested the battery, 12v over with key on, and 4v with the starter going. Replaced the battery and tried to restart it. Engine turned over, and had a knock noise from rear cylinder and oil indicator light came on. Drained the oil to see if I had large metal chunks in it. Bike has a 3.5 liter or 3.8 quart oil capacity, only about 2/3 of a quart came out, with only one visible piece of metal. Put new oil in it (OEM Spec) and fired it up. Idled fine with no knock for about a minute, turned the throttle to see if it'd rev healthy, and it bogged down instead. I let it sit in idle, and less than a minute later the engine stalled out again and would not start. Let it sit overnight, still wont start in the morning.
I really prefer not to take the engine apart as I have no tools to get the monster off the frame, and mechanics want $65 + just to look at it. Any suggestions as to where to look next for issues that could be the cause?
Once I got it home I tried to start it again. The relay clicked like there wasn't enough power to turn the engine over, and the pistons would move only once in awhile. Tested the battery, 12v over with key on, and 4v with the starter going. Replaced the battery and tried to restart it. Engine turned over, and had a knock noise from rear cylinder and oil indicator light came on. Drained the oil to see if I had large metal chunks in it. Bike has a 3.5 liter or 3.8 quart oil capacity, only about 2/3 of a quart came out, with only one visible piece of metal. Put new oil in it (OEM Spec) and fired it up. Idled fine with no knock for about a minute, turned the throttle to see if it'd rev healthy, and it bogged down instead. I let it sit in idle, and less than a minute later the engine stalled out again and would not start. Let it sit overnight, still wont start in the morning.
I really prefer not to take the engine apart as I have no tools to get the monster off the frame, and mechanics want $65 + just to look at it. Any suggestions as to where to look next for issues that could be the cause?