CBR600RR wont start

[YOLOrider87]

Converting my 2011 cbr600rr to a track bike. So i pulled off the OEM plastics and disconnected the headlights so i can slap on my new sharkskins set. Prior to that i tried starting the bike, the gauge cluster cut on and and can hear bike cycle, once i pushed the start button i heard the bike click and everything cut off. Bike didnt turn over and gauge did not cut on again after second attempt.

I know hondas are a PITA, but any insight on what the issue may be? I was told the headlights being disconnected could be the culprit along with the BAS sensor. Anyway to bypass this? Ive seen plenty of track/race cbr’s just want to eliminate this issue before going any further. Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Motofun352]

First rule of troubleshooting..."check the last thing you did"...On that principle I'd say reconnect the fairing /head lights and see if the problem goes away. That way you would at least know where to look. After that, I got nothing...sorry. On second thought, What would happen if a headlight burned out? Would the bike quit? Kinda doubt that....If you unplugged the gauge cluster, make sure that it is properly reconnected...multiple pins in there.

 

[YOLOrider87]

Ahhh did the trick! Some connection between the battery must have loosened as i was removing things left and right. Tightened up the connections and it fired right up. Thanks for the heads up i was really beating myself up about this! Lol

 

[CBRtist]

Glad you figured this out. First thing I was going to say was stator/rectifier issue. I got so fed up with not 1 but 2 of my Honda's having this continual issue, I bailed. Dirt bike ONLY carries this brand... and that might change soon too lol.

 

[YOLOrider87]

Lol yeah dealing with Honda has been a headache. This will definitely be my last cbr. Nothing against the handling or performance, just working on it seems so much more uncomfortable/challenging than my buddys R6.