Bypass clutch safety

[ThrottleBack]

Yep. It wasn't engaging so i had kep pulling and releasing the clutch. After a bunch of times it started cranking fine. Once i realized my fuel was off it finally started but stalled. Then was not engaging again. That is when i came here and bypassed the clutch. Since that seemed likely the issue.

Any ideas? Battery is new and it was cranking strong when it engaged.

[ThrottleBack]

I read the mega welcome but in my case the bike is from the original owner and is 100% original with less then 40 miles and yearly maint records from the dealer. It musty be something simple

[Agemax]

as Basscliff says, you could have an intermittent contact on the starter button, or the kill switch or the starter solenoid, or the starter motor itself.

you should start with the starter motor, check all connections are clean,secure and tight, then work your way back up to the solenoid,kill switch and starter switch

[ThrottleBack]

Will probably be tomorrow but i will check them out

[Agemax]

as the bike has been sat in a barn for years you will probably find a dead spider squished in the contacts of the starter button, or a mouse chewed through the solenoid cables haha

[BassCliff]

Hi,

The bike has been sitting around for a long time, decades. It has several problems, not just one simple thing. All the rubber is old. The gas in the carbs has turned to varnish. Electrical connections are corroded. The fuel tank may be rusty. You will need to start by properly cleaning the carburetors and repairing the air intake system. Replace the tires, replace the brake lines, replace the rubber seals in the brake calipers and master cylinders, clean all of the electrical connections and grounds, etc. Follow the maintenance lists in the "mega-welcome". Skipping steps or taking shortcuts will cause frustration at best, and cause mayhem at worst.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[ThrottleBack]

I'm betting it's more the switch because when it was engaging it was strong and solid

[ThrottleBack]

The carbs and all are fine, tank is perfect, etc. The bike runs like new. Brake lines and fuel lines were just replaced last year. Tires as well. Intake boot was replaced in 2010 and a full carb service was done in January. all documented in the service records.

I opened up the switch and there was a dead spider among other things in there. I cleaned it all out, scrubbed the switch clean, checked contact etc. Still not engaging.

How many safety's does the bike actually have? The starter and solenoid do not appear to be an issue, either.

[Agemax]

have you done the kill switch as well? it may have a kickstand switch on that model, i am not sure.

[ThrottleBack]

Yea I cleaned them both, though the kill was in great shape I did it since I was already in there. I'm almost positive it cranked when my stand was down but that doesn't mean one isn't there. in fact if there is it would indicatean issue.

I will take a peek

[Steel Toed Tank]

Time to get out your multi-meter and see where in the starting circuit the flow of electricity stops.

[Agemax]

yep, you need to stop taking lucky dips, you need to go through the whole start circuit until you discover the problem

[ThrottleBack]

ugh one hand makes everything such a pita. doesn't help that i suck with that tool

[Agemax]

dont you have a wife,friend,cat that can help?
get some croc clips for your volt meter. helps a lot as you can fix the ground on permanent then use the other to check voltages.

[ThrottleBack]

Im here myself today. I checked power at solenoid it was perfect. Used a screwdriver to jump the posts and she fired right up. Must be a safety, correct?