Starter issues

[Z3r0x7]

Hello, I have a 1982 gs450 And I'm having issues with the starter. once and awhile when I start it and when I let go of the button it keeps turning over. Just replace the starter solenoid any ideas?

[tom203]

Hello, I have a 1982 gs450 And I'm having issues with the starter. once and awhile when I start it and when I let go of the button it keeps turning over. Just replace the starter solenoid any ideas?

Your starter button needs cleaning and/or it has a weak spring causing it to stick. Fix soon,as it might not unstick sometime !

[Z3r0x7]

I just replaced it, like a month ago because I didn't have one before..

[tom203]

I just replaced it, like a month ago because I didn't have one before..

So you replaced the whole right hand assembly, or just the button? Used? You said you replaced solenoid also. Anyways, if button only sticks once in a while,whether new or used, it still requires disassmbly.

[niclpnut]

Whack the solenoid a couple times. It can get stuck.

Nic

[Z3r0x7]

Seems like the new solenoid is working fine now. it did it once but has not happened again. I will watch it for the next week and see whats going on

[Big T]

If the solenoid is used, gently take the top off and pull it apart, just a bit

Spray electrical cleaner all around in there and check the condition of the contacts

They do get gummed up over time

[Z3r0x7]

Ok, so... Im still haveing the issue... The solenoid is bandnew never used. I dont know if its the stater switch becuase I was driveing last night I come to a red light and all of a sudden it dies and keeps trying to turn over again without even pushing it. Anymore ideas? could it be the starter motor?

[tom203]

Ok, so... Im still haveing the issue... The solenoid is bandnew never used. I dont know if its the stater switch becuase I was driveing last night I come to a red light and all of a sudden it dies and keeps trying to turn over again without even pushing it. Anymore ideas? could it be the starter motor?

The bike died at the red light, and the the starter automatically cranked? Wow, I don't see how you could have messed up wiring new solenoid up and have this problem only at random times, so I'm sticking with a faulty starter button/wiring in right switch-you know the one that you were holding when the bike suddenly died (bad kill switch wiring also?)

[Z3r0x7]

The bike died at the red light, and the the starter automatically cranked? Wow, I don't see how you could have messed up wiring new solenoid up and have this problem only at random times, so I'm sticking with a faulty starter button/wiring in right switch-you know the one that you were holding when the bike suddenly died (bad kill switch wiring also?)

This bike is a bit of a mess.. I was looking at some of the wireing and what I saw was that the starter relay is connected to the two turn signal cables. And whats weird is that the two wires for the turn signals have to be touching for the starter relay to work. Does this sound right or no?

[tom203]

This bike is a bit of a mess.. I was looking at some of the wireing and what I saw was that the starter relay is connected to the two turn signal cables. And whats weird is that the two wires for the turn signals have to be touching for the starter relay to work. Does this sound right or no?

Head to Basscliff's site and find a wiring diagram- you might be misreading the wires, but obviously the turn signal circuit has nothing to do with the starter circuit. Best to pull tank, and go exploring the wiring world of suzuki.