The lights are on but no start.

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The lights are on but no start.

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After getting the 7 back together & checking all the wiring I was thinking wonder if it kicks over.
It didn't go to plan. ignition on, switch to run, hit the button & nothing.....I have checked the usual stuff fuses & connections
I did notice the starter relay was corroded at the plug but cleaned & lubed that.....still no go.
I have lights in the dash, indicators, horn ect. but no go.
Does anyone know what I have missed??
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Clutch switch, side stand switch, neutral switch...?

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Thanks Mick I was thinking about that last night but the bike was in neutral so it should not be an issue?? :?
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Unless the switch telling the bike it's in nuetral is broken...
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the neutral light is on so I guess it's working.....
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Does it have a clutch switch?
Is the starter solenoid making a clicking sound at all??
Tried jump starting it?
Try bridging the starter solenoid with a screw driver
Check earths.
Get the multimeters out and start following voltage along the starting circuit, have a look at a wiring diagram and test all switch etc etc.

I hate electrics lol but this is what I would be doing, not in order though, always start simple :)

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timmyrocks wrote:Does it have a clutch switch?

Check earths.
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Ratmick wrote:Clutch switch, side stand switch, neutral switch...?

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I had the exact same problem Joe when I fitted the clutch MC I bought off you, I forgot to connect the clutch switch. :oops: Bike was in neutral, I had a neutral light, clutch was pulled in just in case, battery was fully charged, but absolutely nothing when I hit the start button, not even a click at the starter solenoid. Hope this helps.
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kevZX9B2 wrote:
Ratmick wrote:Clutch switch, side stand switch, neutral switch...?

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I had the exact same problem Joe when I fitted the clutch MC I bought off you, I forgot to connect the clutch switch. :oops: Bike was in neutral, I had a neutral light, clutch was pulled in just in case, battery was fully charged, but absolutely nothing when I hit the start button, not even a click at the starter solenoid. Hope this helps.

I checked the clutch switch hoping that it was the problem but it was pluged in & fine.
looks like I will be out there on the weekend with the multimeter. :twisted:
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May sound funny but bypass / check the kill switch on the switch block ...... all electrics are on with the switch off ;)
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robracer wrote:May sound funny but bypass / check the kill switch on the switch block ...... all electrics are on with the switch off ;)
I had logged on to say exactly the same thing :kuda:
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The last project I got.... the seller is going naaa shes stuffed mate .... you can have it cheep 8) :P
Turns out the kill switch contacts were farked...... bike ran perfect :lol:
Joe if All electrics work except start so its the first place I would look.
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Spot on Rob, the switch was playing up.
A strip & clean & it's all good. :D :kuda:
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nice 8)
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Awesome Joe, so when we going for a ride? :P
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