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Location: Madison, WI
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However there *is* a happy ending.

I finally got around to re-installing the battery in the 400 after taking it out last November. That was after I refreshed my knowledge on how to open the damn seat when there isn't any power. Good thing I had those threads bookmarked. I did anticipate that little obstacle.

Battery back in, seat closed, get on and turn key. Great, instrument cluster swings into action, tail lights on, everything seems to be working. Hit the starter. Nothing. Hmmm. Turn it off. Turn it back on. Hit starter. Still no action.

Poop. I have lights. I have power. Do I have a blown fuse? Nope, all appear to be good. Sigh, I reluctantly decide I had better RTFM. Starting sequence. Oh yeah, I forgot that little part.

Get back on scooter. Turn ignition switch on. HOLD THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER. Yeah, it fires right up. Sigh. Stupid noob....

In my defense I *have* been riding the F800GT quite a bit lately. This was the first time I fired up the MP3 this season (will we *ever* get warm weather again?) I am a bit out of practice.
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2009 MP3 400
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Posts: 2008
Location: Saratoga, N.Y.
 
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2009 MP3 400
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Posts: 2008
Location: Saratoga, N.Y.
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Blender,

I recommend this technique: Before starting, hold the left brake lever to check the operation of the brake lights. (You do check all your lights as part of your safety checklist, right?) Then hold the right brake lever to start. If either brake light switch is bad, you'll know.
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2007 Yamaha Vino 125
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Location: Geneseo, IL (Quad City area)
 
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2007 Yamaha Vino 125
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Location: Geneseo, IL (Quad City area)
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I never forget that step because I'm always holding in the clutch lever to start my MP3...

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