help needed!!!

camcam · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Dec 2004 Karma :

first i know its in the wrong section so sorry.

just went to start up my bike and nothing happen all the lights come on as usual and the petrol pump noise, but when i push the electric start nothing happens its been out in the rain all day (ive been at my gf's) i only got it going by bumb starting it any ideas whats wrong its a gsxr 600 (98)

any help apreciated

thanks
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Possibly water in the switch, or a dead solenoid.
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DanceLikeAMon... · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Sep 2004 Karma :

I'll take the obvious one if no-one minds Laughing

Checked the kill-switch?

camcam · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Dec 2004 Karma :

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

It is a type of relay. The thing that goes 'click' when you press the starter button and sends the power to the starter motor.

Is it going click when you press the button?

You can find the solenoid by following the big fat red wire that comes off the battery, it bolts onto the top of the solenoid at the other end. It should click when you press the starter. If it doesn't, the problem is in the solenoid or the switch side of the circuit (there are sometimes other relays in there too). If it does click, the problem is between the solenoid and the starter motor.

There are also often safety interlock switches, so for example, a lot of bikes wont turn the starter over when in gear unless the clutch is pulled in. The clutch microswitch is often a little flimsy. It should start in neutral though.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

camcam · Trackday Trickster Joined: 04 Dec 2004 Karma :

thanks for help the people it turn out to be the battery not connected right. it was connected but not screwed on tight Embarassed

thanks again for help
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