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Old 01-08-2012, 04:16 PM   #17
Meme
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Re: Lights come on but wont start.

Ok, let's go over what works and what doesn't.

If the lights come one (you say they do) then the ignition switch is good.

The battery isn't likely the problem, or you would at least have a click when trying to start it.

You say the kickstand switch is good, and it seems to be.

The clutch switch may or not be the problem, but it is simple to test with a multimeter.

The kill switch isn't the problem, or the bike wouldn't start when you short to the starter (the starter would run , but the ignition circuit would not let it fire up).

You say the bike doesn't even click when you hit the start switch (with the clutch in). That means either the start switch is bad and not sending voltage on to the starter relay, or the problem is further down the circuit. (this can be tested with a multimeter, at the starter relay input).

If the starter switch is good, then check the starter relay. This can be done by shorting to the starter relay input, kind of the same thing as shorting to the starter, but in a different place.

In summary, check the starter switch on the right grip, the clutch switch on the left grip, and the starter relay. If none of those are the problem, it's probably wiring.
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