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    starter button-killing power 1150

    I hit my starter button this morning, heard a click and all power shut off. I replaced all the fuses after this, took the kill switch/ button assembly apart, cleaned contacts checked grounds.

    I noticed one of the plastic posts holding the kill button pivot broke off. If I turn the switch on and off the power returns to the cluster, the headlight goes on and it will bump start and run fine.

    If I thumb the button again it clicks and all power disappears. I did a search and read through a lot of threads, but wondering if anyone else have some tips. Thanks
    GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES
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    I have a kill switch if you need one. Sounds like you do.
    1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
    1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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      #3
      I dug through my electrical stash and found another switch assembly. I tried three starter relays to no avail. Cleaned connectors and grounds, nothing. I bought an Interstate gelmat battery last September thinking It would last longer. It ended up being the culprit. Overnight, I trickle charged the battery I replaced with the gelmat which had sat in my garage since September and tryed firing it up the next morning. Fired right up .
      GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES

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        #4
        Glad you got it sorted. \\/
        1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
        1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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          #5
          Originally posted by Carter Turk View Post
          I bought an Interstate gelmat battery last September thinking It would last longer. It ended up being the culprit. Overnight, I trickle charged the battery I replaced with the gelmat which had sat in my garage since September and tryed firing it up the next morning. Fired right up .
          When the battery was sitting in your garage since September, was there any kind of a charger/maintainer connected to it? If not, that's why it failed.

          Even the better batteries will self-discharge over time. Yes, it's at a slower rate, but it still happens. A Battery Tender or equivalent charger/maintainer connected to the battery will keep it fresh and ready-to-ride at all times. You can get various models of the Battery Tender brand for $40-70 or you can get a Schumacher model at Wal-Mart (or the same thing with a DieHard brand at Sears) for about $30. Make sure it has the words "charger/maintainer" in the device description.

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            [QUOTE=Steve;815912]When the battery was sitting in your garage since September, was there any kind of a charger/maintainer connected to it? If not, that's why it failed.

            No, the battery in the garage that I used was hooked to nothing. Thats the one that worked. The gelmat $80 battery in the bike was the one that failed. One I use on daily basis throughout the winter. Only lasted 8 months.
            GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES

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              #7
              Carter,

              Gelmats typically have a one year warranty. You should check for your receipt and call the seller.
              1978 GS 1000 (since new)
              1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
              1978 GS 1000 (parts)
              1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
              1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
              1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
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              1994 DR 350SES

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                Big T,

                One year huh? Seems short. Why did I buy this thing then? Oh yeah, It was to meet up with you guys.

                I'm sure the shop will hook me up with a new one.
                GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES

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