Intermittant starting issues - SV650.org

10-01-07, 07:30 PM

Me again!

I've fitted my new back brake pedal, straightened the gear selector rod (the breakers sent me one that was too big!!) and fitted it. Adjusted the rear brake light switch so it goes on early on the pedal press rather than 'at back brake locking time'. Lovely.

But the intermittant starting thing is still occuring. Basically, the starter relay clicks and whirrs away, occasionally the starter turns over halfway or once, but no further. The bikes been starting fine for a week- it started OK this morning, but after doing the above, nowt! There's power in the battery- the lights etc work, didn't overdo starting to the point the lights started dimming etc. I've flicked the kill switch a few times. But still nothing...

I'm going to try charging the battery again, thinking I've run it down a little sorting the brake light, but surely a battery can have a bit of drain for 15-20 mins without totally knackering it's ability to start the engine? I don't think the alarm is doing it- it has it's own backup battery- as I found when I removed the main bike battery today and repeatedly got my eardrums destroyed- it must charge up of the main battery, sure, but not drain it completely?

The bike's under warranty, but as it's been dropped and collided already, I've a feeling I know what the dealer will say...

Gaaah! A few days off to sort my riding skills out and once again I've been robbed!!

squirrel_hunter · 10-01-07, 08:28 PM

Possibly the clutch switch?

Underneath the clutch leaver on the handle bar is a little switch that ensures you pull the clutch in before your start the bike. This switch or the connectors can become corroded preventing the engine from starting.

Disconnect the wires from the switch and bridge them with something suitable eg a split pin etc. and see if that helps. If the bike starts then its likely to be the switch, which is straight forward to test and replace if faulty.

Other that that it could be the starter switch... disconnect and test with a multimeter. These are the first places I would look.

10-01-07, 10:15 PM

Cheers!

Looks like instead of a week finding out how to ride her, I'm finding out what makes my Suzi Vee tick.... Cool! 's long as I'm learning something[/i]

10-01-07, 07:30 PM	#1
thedonal Guest Posts: n/a	Intermittant starting issues Me again! I've fitted my new back brake pedal, straightened the gear selector rod (the breakers sent me one that was too big!!) and fitted it. Adjusted the rear brake light switch so it goes on early on the pedal press rather than 'at back brake locking time'. Lovely. But the intermittant starting thing is still occuring. Basically, the starter relay clicks and whirrs away, occasionally the starter turns over halfway or once, but no further. The bikes been starting fine for a week- it started OK this morning, but after doing the above, nowt! There's power in the battery- the lights etc work, didn't overdo starting to the point the lights started dimming etc. I've flicked the kill switch a few times. But still nothing... I'm going to try charging the battery again, thinking I've run it down a little sorting the brake light, but surely a battery can have a bit of drain for 15-20 mins without totally knackering it's ability to start the engine? I don't think the alarm is doing it- it has it's own backup battery- as I found when I removed the main bike battery today and repeatedly got my eardrums destroyed- it must charge up of the main battery, sure, but not drain it completely? The bike's under warranty, but as it's been dropped and collided already, I've a feeling I know what the dealer will say... Gaaah! A few days off to sort my riding skills out and once again I've been robbed!!

10-01-07, 08:28 PM	#2
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,570	Possibly the clutch switch? Underneath the clutch leaver on the handle bar is a little switch that ensures you pull the clutch in before your start the bike. This switch or the connectors can become corroded preventing the engine from starting. Disconnect the wires from the switch and bridge them with something suitable eg a split pin etc. and see if that helps. If the bike starts then its likely to be the switch, which is straight forward to test and replace if faulty. Other that that it could be the starter switch... disconnect and test with a multimeter. These are the first places I would look. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

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10-01-07, 10:15 PM	#3
thedonal Guest Posts: n/a	Cheers! Looks like instead of a week finding out how to ride her, I'm finding out what makes my Suzi Vee tick.... Cool! 's long as I'm learning something[/i]