starting problem with sv 1000s

[scottishguy1969]

went to go for a spin on bike today
went to turned it on...no lights on dash...nothing...plenty life in battery,checked earths...ok,checked all fuses ok,alarm workin ok
any ideas what to do next....

[mattSV]

Check the kill switch - again ;)

Also check clutch/sidestand switches

[TheShmoo]

Yeah lots,check for a loose wire , salt corrostion in conecter blocks. Use a milti meter to see how far you are getting power from battery, ie to ingnition switch conetor block, if all fails phone me on 07980687293 Shmoo Mechanic.

[TheShmoo]

Check the kill switch - again ;)

Also check clutch/sidestand switches


There's no lights on at all so this mean no Power to ignition in most cases, Kill switch and clutch/sidestand switch would not turn off neutral light.

Are you lights and horn working Scottishguy ?

[scottishguy1969]

nothing...no lights and horn
when first turned key this afternoon,the neutral light came on for a split second,then nothing,plenty juice in battery,all fuses ok
nothing workin on dash

[fizzwheel]

Sounds like the main 30amp fuse, which isnt in the rack of fuses under the seat. On the 650 its part of the starter relay which sits to the RHS of the main riders seat, just under the back edge of the fuel tank. Not sure if the wiring on the thou is the same though..

Might be worth posting in Tuning and tweaking. Or PM Sid Squid as he has a thou and is uber knowledgable and should be able to help you.

[scottishguy1969]

cheers...think give him a call tomarra nite sumtime,red up on a few things on the forums,so goin to give them a shot first
this is the first bit of trouble in 2 yrs since i had owned this.....bummer

[Tiger 55]

Well, when you get it going, dont be a stranger! :)

[scottishguy1969]

i stay in glasgow area....if i get it goin again....no mind a ride out with u guys

[kitkat]

go for it you know you want to. plus if you break down on the rideout there are lots of people with you who will stand about looking at it

[scottishguy1969]

wooohoooo.....found the fault
started with a clear head tonite
remove airfilter box,giveing me plenty room this time
found the lead from the ignition switch had shorted at male end of plug at the front of frame,repair carried out,looked like been like this for a while...all black and burned
turned key,all lights on and started first time
something new i learned tonite