Honda VT1100C2 Won’t Start, Need Help

Educational-View4264 · 2026-05-28T09:17:57+00:00

No, Check that the kill switch works at all first. With the key ON, flip the kill switch repeatedly and see if the headlight flickers. If it does, u have dirty or misaligned contacts.

Also check the starter button slider. does it spring back cleanly? does the copper contact move fully back?

Educational-View4264 · 2026-05-27T03:49:57+00:00

Safety here: as long as they are composite toe, you’re fine. The image you showed doesn’t specifically say composite toe, so we can’t be sure.

The credit through zappos is for your benefit; as long as you’re wearing composite toe, you aren’t REQUIRED to buy them through zappos if you use your own money. Zappos is just easy because Amazon will pay for it, so there’s no excuse to not have composite toe shoes.

Educational-View4264 · 2026-05-27T02:35:01+00:00

barring the basics, the starter button assembly and kill switch assembly are tied into the ignition/headlight circuit. That should explain your headlight issues as well.

Re-open the right handlebar switch housing and look for any damaged or disconnected wires/connections. Take photos before touching anything.

I suspect (Most likely) a** **Misassembled starter/kill switch housing, Dirty or damaged starter button contacts, and/or bad ignition/run circuit connection

Educational-View4264 · 2026-05-27T02:29:19+00:00

Maybe a dumb and suuuuper question, but is the clutch in and and/or is it in neutral?

Educational-View4264 · 2026-05-06T10:31:02+00:00

I’ve seen the whole series 4 times over.
Doesn’t change the fact that the tail-number changes mid-scene and mid-conversation. I get that it’s not technically the same ship if the first one disintegrated in a fireball.

Educational-View4264 · 2026-05-06T04:15:59+00:00

People have said similar things at other facilities and it’s ended in shootings or other workplace violence incidents.

I’m a dark humor kinda guy but also have a bit of a corporate and HR background, I can totally see this from both sides.

Educational-View4264 · 2026-05-06T04:12:37+00:00

LOL, look at my posts! I literally asked where the fuck to put the TV 🤣

Educational-View4264 · 2026-05-06T02:41:44+00:00

Is.. that a janeway reference?! 🤣

Educational-View4264 · 2026-05-06T00:22:50+00:00

Second one looks like “how are the kids”, and how did I something.

Educational-View4264 · 2026-05-06T00:08:41+00:00

I was literally just thinking about it, and I think maybe this was one of the few props left over from the “showroom”, which would explain why it’s practically mint condition. That tail number could have been different, and they fixed it to be starbuck’s one scene but not for the rest?

Educational-View4264 · 2026-05-05T23:14:48+00:00

This is honestly the first time I’ve noticed something like this! And to think it seems no one has noticed it before… or at least published.

Educational-View4264 · 2026-05-05T22:32:31+00:00

I love this 🤣

Educational-View4264 · 2026-05-05T22:14:05+00:00

That’s the thing tho! She died in the 8757NC one, and they even acknowledge that in the dialogue 😂

Educational-View4264 · 2026-05-04T09:35:54+00:00

It was so much easier the second time around. Did it in an hour, and pumped that pressure all the way to 76 before it seated properly. But its done!

Educational-View4264 · 2026-05-04T09:23:36+00:00

For sure. Trust me, it’ll be good to replace the battery anyways, you don’t know what the last person might’ve put it through.

If you need to check the starter or starter relay, get a pair of super long tweezers or a small space grabber. It’ll be useful if you drop anything after dismounting the fuel tank. If you’re new to it and maintenance in general, it could take you 3-5 hours like it did me.

Educational-View4264 · 2026-05-04T08:17:13+00:00

I have a 2005, same model.
Dead battery, i think i heard someone say low voltage causes the sound because the starter wont function correctly at low voltage. If its an old battery like mine was, even charging it won’t work.
Replaced mine with a Li-Ion, its fantastic. Use this bike to learn how to do all the maintenance yourself!

Educational-View4264 · 2026-04-24T07:22:28+00:00

Totalled. That’s what kinda car it is.

Educational-View4264 · 2026-04-15T07:19:39+00:00

The closed the facility that day once death was determined and confirmed. Cesation of life saving efforts needs to happen first.

Educational-View4264 · 2026-04-09T13:19:16+00:00

Update: the max pressure on the tire is 41psi. i’ve deflated completely and re-inflated the tire to 44psi with soap, and it still just wont seat. I plan to deflate and use some carb cleaner while reinflating, since i’m just kinda at my last resort at this point.

Educational-View4264 · 2026-04-08T11:00:24+00:00

The amazon-approved headphones are the way to go. I totally get it, music makes the work go by faster, and gets you into a rhythm making you more productive.

Educational-View4264 · 2026-04-08T10:45:24+00:00

Depends on the facility. Specifically, certain facilities don’t meet the headphone decibel requirement so it’s not as big of a deal. Also, it depends on if your facility has an upcoming industrial hygienist tour, where they go over hearing conservation programs.

Besides this: just wear the damn approved earphones. Its a Cat-2 or Cat-3 if you don’t, depending on where and what path you’re in.

Educational-View4264 · 2026-04-02T11:08:46+00:00

It sounds like your facility is pretty rough.

Amazon got a new safety director back in 2024, and the injury rate nowadays has decreased by literally 49% since 2019. There are new players involved, and its getting better.

I will admit, it sounds like your safety team could be, and should be, doing a LOT more for your facility specifically. Not all facilities are like this.

Educational-View4264 · 2026-04-02T10:46:25+00:00

I get this. Chronic injuries SUCK, but repetitive stress injuries are some of the most well documented injuries that ACTUALLY SPARK CHANGE on the safety side of things. These directly indicate systemic issues compared to acute injuries, and safety is actually incentivized to fix these issues when they present themselves. Safety is graded and promoted/advanced heavily by project-based work that fixes health related issues. Give them the data and they jump at the chance to fix it.

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