Engine failure. Bike won't start

[Magikarp]

So. I bought a 1989 salvage goldwing and I got it running and I'm very excited. I think there's a small knock in the left head but it's small. It only runs on a full choke and idles at ~800rpm with a half choke. But I digress.

My problem is this: I removed all the fairings from the goldwing. I want to strip it naked. But it won't start now. I can't even hear power to the fuel pump. I would appreciate any advice from anyone out there.

[BlueThunder]

You must have removed the either the power or ground to the pump. You will have trace power/ground to the pump and run/re-wire. Run power/ground directly to the pump and see what happens. You will need to do the same with the ignition circuit and/or coils.

[05c50]

More information please. Will the engine crank? If so, check for power and ground at the fuel pump while cranking. If no power, check for spark while cranking. Report back

[hoganJr]

So. I bought a 1989 salvage goldwing and I got it running and I'm very excited. I think there's a small knock in the left head but it's small. It only runs on a full choke and idles at ~800rpm with a half choke. But I digress.

My problem is this: I removed all the fairings from the goldwing. I want to strip it naked. But it won't start now. I can't even hear power to the fuel pump. I would appreciate any advice from anyone out there.

If it's a 1989 then it's a 1500 and while the folks on this website are among the smartest and friendliest people on the internet they specialize in the 4cylinder wings. My advice: 1. Search this website for 1500. You'll see several threads where people have succeeded spectacularly in "nakedizing" a 1500. And a few where they tried kinda hard and apparently gave up. 2. Buy or download a Clymer manual, shop manual, and electrical manual. 3. Take digital pics at every step as you disassemble anything on this motorcycle.
HoganJr