curvy won't start - SV650.org

Typhon219 · 14-03-16, 06:56 PM

Hi all, just finished work and went to start the bike but nothing happened when I pressed the starter, it didn't even click. Went through some basics, battery seems fine, killswitch was in the on spot, all other electrics working and could see no breaks (no tools to dig around much though) and the only thing I noticed was that if I put it in gear and pull in the clutch it still resists moving. It's not a huge amount of resistance and can be pushed through to some degree but it's definitely there and similar to trying to push it in gear.
Makes me think that it won't start as the bike thinks the clutch isn't pulled in.
Does that sound likely from my description? If so what do I do about it? At the handle the clutch cable moved normally, and I haven't noticed anything riding. I don't know if I need to worry about the cable, plates or anything else?

As always any help is appreciated

Heorot · 14-03-16, 07:43 PM

There's a microswitch under the clutch lever. If it fails the bike wont start. Cheap fix.

Sid Squid · 15-03-16, 10:49 AM

Particularly when cold the oil drag makes the clutch grip a bit, put it in neutral, if it's still hard to push then something is wrong, otherwise that's normal.
Neutral switch also connects to starter lockout system, as do clutch and stand switches - does it start in neutral?

14-03-16, 06:56 PM	#1
Typhon219 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 51	curvy won't start Hi all, just finished work and went to start the bike but nothing happened when I pressed the starter, it didn't even click. Went through some basics, battery seems fine, killswitch was in the on spot, all other electrics working and could see no breaks (no tools to dig around much though) and the only thing I noticed was that if I put it in gear and pull in the clutch it still resists moving. It's not a huge amount of resistance and can be pushed through to some degree but it's definitely there and similar to trying to push it in gear. Makes me think that it won't start as the bike thinks the clutch isn't pulled in. Does that sound likely from my description? If so what do I do about it? At the handle the clutch cable moved normally, and I haven't noticed anything riding. I don't know if I need to worry about the cable, plates or anything else? As always any help is appreciated

14-03-16, 07:43 PM	#2
Heorot Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: South Norfolk Posts: 341	Re: curvy won't start There's a microswitch under the clutch lever. If it fails the bike wont start. Cheap fix. __________________ Some say the cup is half empty, while others say it is half full. However, both are wrong; the real problem is the cup is too big. Honda 125 CG blown engine Gone to the great mechanic in the sky Naked SV650 K3 in Silver

15-03-16, 10:49 AM	#3
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: curvy won't start Particularly when cold the oil drag makes the clutch grip a bit, put it in neutral, if it's still hard to push then something is wrong, otherwise that's normal. Neutral switch also connects to starter lockout system, as do clutch and stand switches - does it start in neutral? __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

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