Keep blowing number 1 auxiliary fuse

[thomasfowler]

Problem is my rxv 550 will die when running and when I try a restart there is no power to the start button, no neutral light and the fuel pump won't prime.
I found this is happening because it is blowing the number 1 7.5 amp fuse in the fuse box on the right hand side. Problem is I can't find what may be shorting and blowing the fuse.

If anyone has any ideas on how to fix this that would be great thanks.

[ozz]

check where the speedo sensor cable comes up the forks, mine rubbed through and was shorting out and blowing the fuse.

[birch223]

check wires from fuel pump mine was being squashed under tank and blew fuel pump fuse just rerouted and thats fixed prob

[daws]

I had the kill switch wiring short and this caused the fuse to blow. I think the general consensus is check the wires, it should hopefully be pretty easy to spot.

[quik10r]

Problem is my rxv 550 will die when running and when I try a restart there is no power to the start button, no neutral light and the fuel pump won't prime.
I found this is happening because it is blowing the number 1 7.5 amp fuse in the fuse box on the right hand side. Problem is I can't find what may be shorting and blowing the fuse.

If anyone has any ideas on how to fix this that would be great thanks.

Put in a 10 amp fuse

[roadant]

Did you ever find the problem thomasfowler ? I just experienced the same problem on my sxv550. Only difference is all the fuses are good on my bike!

[Proton]

Did you ever find the problem thomasfowler ? I just experienced the same problem on my sxv550. Only difference is all the fuses are good on my bike!

Before you say the fuse is good, put it on a meter to check it. Mine had a hairline crack that was barely noticeable to the naked eye. It looked more like the metal failed due to vibration or something more than it was a zolt and metal melt. Those ARE technical terms. Someone on here told me to check with a meter. Low and behold...well, you can figure out the rest...use a meter.

[Muddauber]

I had the same problem with mine when I had chopped off the tail section and mounted my plate higher. The license plate light wires were not properly taped off and I kept blowing a fuse until I found it.

[roadant]

Thanks for the comments guys. I always use a meter to check fuses. Today I toggled my IGN switched and on the second try everything seemed normal! I will need to study the wiring harness diagram to prepare for future trouble......