Starter Relay Crackling - SV650.org

14-11-05, 07:47 AM

I went to start the Bike up on Sunday and it turned over a little and then all I head was a crackling from the starter relay. I assume its shorting.

I'm loathed to buy a new one as was wondering if anyone had encountered a similar problem?

My guesses are:
1: It's Fooked
2: The Gear leaver Sensor (God knows How)

anna · 14-11-05, 08:43 AM

I've had problems with my relay over the weekend ..check all the connections first and see if that helps.

14-11-05, 09:21 AM

I had this problem a year ago.

All the symptoms point to the starter relay being at fault but in fact in my case the problem was a knackered battery. Before you go getting a replacement relay (like I did, and expensive) get the battery checked out.

14-11-05, 01:40 PM

I don't think it's the battery I chared it with an Optimate3 and ran about 40miles on Friday and Sat. I even tried to start it with the charger on.

Connections look ok althought I am going to test them with a multi meater tonight.

anna · 14-11-05, 02:11 PM

any problems read this thread as I said I had problems over the weekend with mine and this helped me...

http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=30034

14-11-05, 02:47 PM

do you mean charged or charred? they are quite different things....

14-11-05, 07:47 AM	#1
Diveboy Guest Posts: n/a	Starter Relay Crackling I went to start the Bike up on Sunday and it turned over a little and then all I head was a crackling from the starter relay. I assume its shorting. I'm loathed to buy a new one as was wondering if anyone had encountered a similar problem? My guesses are: 1: It's Fooked 2: The Gear leaver Sensor (God knows How)

14-11-05, 08:43 AM	#2
anna Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tower Hamlets but with Shutters on the windows Posts: 1,522	I've had problems with my relay over the weekend ..check all the connections first and see if that helps. __________________ Check out our photography: www.mcgunnmedia.com

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14-11-05, 09:21 AM	#3
derbybiker Guest Posts: n/a	I had this problem a year ago. All the symptoms point to the starter relay being at fault but in fact in my case the problem was a knackered battery. Before you go getting a replacement relay (like I did, and expensive) get the battery checked out.

14-11-05, 01:40 PM	#4
Diveboy Guest Posts: n/a	I don't think it's the battery I chared it with an Optimate3 and ran about 40miles on Friday and Sat. I even tried to start it with the charger on. Connections look ok althought I am going to test them with a multi meater tonight.

14-11-05, 02:11 PM	#5
anna Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tower Hamlets but with Shutters on the windows Posts: 1,522	any problems read this thread as I said I had problems over the weekend with mine and this helped me... http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=30034

14-11-05, 02:47 PM	#6
skidmarx Guest Posts: n/a	do you mean charged or charred? they are quite different things....