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aesmith · 07-01-20, 07:18 PM

Thanks, that's interesting. I didn't really think the clutch switch likely, as the only way I get the bike to start when it's in the mood is by switching off and back on. Not by repeatedly pulling the clutch, although I may well have been releasing it without thinking. Next time I'll try keeping the clutch pulled in and see if it starts after a few power off/on, and also some time try leaving it switched on and work the clutch a few time.

The clutch switch affects the ECU in normal running, as well as the starter, however it's possible I think to mod the wiring so the ECU thinks the clutch is permanently released, without it interrupting the starter circuit.

My other suspect at the moment is the side stand/flasher relay, more because it's easily accessible and I have a spare.

07-01-20, 07:18 PM	#3
aesmith Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 966	Re: Intermittent Starter Problem - 650 Pointy Thanks, that's interesting. I didn't really think the clutch switch likely, as the only way I get the bike to start when it's in the mood is by switching off and back on. Not by repeatedly pulling the clutch, although I may well have been releasing it without thinking. Next time I'll try keeping the clutch pulled in and see if it starts after a few power off/on, and also some time try leaving it switched on and work the clutch a few time. The clutch switch affects the ECU in normal running, as well as the starter, however it's possible I think to mod the wiring so the ECU thinks the clutch is permanently released, without it interrupting the starter circuit. My other suspect at the moment is the side stand/flasher relay, more because it's easily accessible and I have a spare.