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Title: 2008 GS500 Won't Start
Post by: mitchd0903 on March 14, 2011, 08:31:48 AM
When trying to start my motorcycle, nothing happens.

No Clicking
No Engine Turnover

The bike acts like its not getting power to the starter.

Engine Kill switch is on
Battery is fully charged
Fuses are ok
Kickstand is up
Bike is in Neutral

When pushing the start button, all the lights are on, Oil and Neutral lights are illuminated but nothing.

Any help is appreciated.
Title: Re: 2008 GS500 Won't Start
Post by: gsJack on March 14, 2011, 08:50:28 AM
Wires plugged in at clutch switch?
Pulling clutch while cranking?
Title: Re: 2008 GS500 Won't Start
Post by: Worm on March 14, 2011, 08:56:01 AM
Has the bike just started doing this? Is the bike new to you?

You may already know this but you have to have the clutch pulled in to start. Also, the bike must be in neutral if the kickstand is down.
Title: Re: 2008 GS500 Won't Start
Post by: harhar on March 14, 2011, 12:08:05 PM
Quote from: mitchd0903 on March 14, 2011, 08:31:48 AM
When trying to start my motorcycle, nothing happens.

No Clicking
No Engine Turnover

The bike acts like its not getting power to the starter.

Engine Kill switch is on
Battery is fully charged
Fuses are ok
Kickstand is up
Bike is in Neutral

When pushing the start button, all the lights are on, Oil and Neutral lights are illuminated but nothing.

Any help is appreciated.


you said your engine kill switch is on . . isn't it supposed to be off?
Title: Re: 2008 GS500 Won't Start
Post by: sledge on March 14, 2011, 03:04:45 PM
loads to go wrong.......

Clutch switch
Sidestand switch
Diode pack
Interlock relay

Clutch and side-stand switch are easy to check, just pull the wires off, short them  together....then try the starter.

Find the diode pack, its a little rectangular block with 3 blades that plugs into the loom somewhere near the battery box. Pull it out and short the green and blue wires...then try the starter

Interlock relay is located behind the R/H side panel between the flasher relay and the starter relay. Pull the plug and short the green/blue with either orange...then try the starter