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Title: Help my bike just died and won't start
Post by: Uncle_Ramus on August 16, 2003, 06:56:53 PM

I was riding aroud the neighborhood to get it warmed up I came to a stop sign and engine died. Tried starting it but i just get clicking sound like what happens when your car starter is messed up. Horn and lights seem to be at full strength. Battery is new and fully charged bought it a few weeks ago. Could anyone give me any suggestions.

Thanks
Keith

Title: Help my bike just died and won't start
Post by: glenn9171 on August 16, 2003, 07:15:22 PM

You didn't accidentally hit the kill switch on the right handlebar, did you?

Title: Help my bike just died and won't start
Post by: TheGoodGuy on August 16, 2003, 07:27:28 PM

check:

* engine kill switch
* clutch interlock switch (left side of the bar, underside, its a cable)
* check side stand switch.

Check battery again..

if not u have something shorted out.

Title: Help my bike just died and won't start
Post by: JeffD on August 16, 2003, 08:20:33 PM

I betting on the failed sidestand switch. :thumb:

Title: switch.
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on August 16, 2003, 11:36:11 PM

imn not recommending this, but only as a temporary fix, bypass the sidestand switch, and see if that works.

Title: Help my bike just died and won't start
Post by: Uncle_Ramus on August 17, 2003, 01:57:39 AM

Thanks for the suggestions I think it could be the sidestand switch that is messed up. I will take a look at it during the day and see if I can replace it.

Keith

Title: Help my bike just died and won't start
Post by: Rema1000 on August 17, 2003, 12:46:08 PM

I thought the sidestand and thumb kill switches only shut-off the ignition (spark)? Even with the kill switch off (killed), and you press the starter, I think it should at-least turn the motor over. If you're just hearing a click, and no turn-over (and it's in neutral or clutch is pulled-in!), then I'd think there's a problem with the starter or motor: either the starter isn't getting enough juice, or else the motor isn't turning-over right. Can you put the bike in a higher gear (at-least 2nd, 4th is easier) and walk it forward?

If the motor turns OK walking the bike, I'd look at electrical: are the contacts good at the posts? Try a different battery (heck, even a car battery, using jumper cables).

Title: Help my bike just died and won't start
Post by: Uncle_Ramus on August 17, 2003, 03:52:11 PM

******Troubleshooting 101*****

Thanks everyone for their suggestions. Rema you hit the nail on the head I tried to start in 2nd by going down the slope of my garage and it almost started. This time the engine turned .So I took a look at the battery and after fiddling with my battery contacts it started up again.

Thanks
Keith

Title: Help my bike just died and won't start
Post by: tricked500 on August 17, 2003, 06:00:14 PM

If all else fails roll it down a big hill and let the clutch go...lol

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Post by: yamahonkawazuki on August 17, 2003, 08:13:18 PM

glad you got er goin, on mine with either the stand sw. activated, or the thumb switch off, it wont turn. i could be wrong, but i think that is normal? :?

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