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Title: Bike cranks without touching starter
Post by: gsatterw on August 02, 2015, 09:55:01 AM
So...yea sometimes I can just put my key into ignition, turn to on, and the bike will try to crank. Kill switch can be in the off position. Buttons don't appear to be sticking and the leads don't look like they are shorted in the switch. Any clue?

Graham  :2guns:
Title: Re: Bike cranks without touching starter
Post by: Big Rich on August 02, 2015, 10:17:11 AM
Last time that happened to me, the starter relay was shorted out. Disconnect the battery, then the leads to the starter relay. Check for continuity between the posts on the relay.
Title: Re: Bike cranks without touching starter
Post by: sledge on August 02, 2015, 12:38:28 PM
Agreed......the solenoid is sticking, replace it  :thumb:
Title: Re: Bike cranks without touching starter
Post by: cWj on August 06, 2015, 04:43:00 PM
Possession. Try holy water in the rear brake reservoir.



Title: Re: Bike cranks without touching starter
Post by: gsatterw on October 12, 2015, 08:12:28 AM
Soo...I found 2 of the wires going to the starter motor stripped and frayed. I'm thinkin that was it.