Won't start on the button.

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damienbish
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Won't start on the button.

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Hi all,
Having a few problems that I'm sure someone will be able to help me with. A couple of months ago my bike started intermittently not starting on the button, one week it would be fine and the next press the ignition and nothing happens. Then a few weeks ago nothing. I can still bump start it no problem. I checked the solenoid thinking that maybe the problem and thought it was when i shorted it and the bike turned over fine. So i bought a new solenoid and fitted it this morning, pressed the button and still nothing dead. Does anyone have any idea what it could be? Thanks in advance
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flat / goosed battery ?
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All the lights come on no problem and when i jump the solenoid the starter motor spins as fast as I remember it after long rides could the battery still not be outputting enough power?
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Re: Won't start on the button.

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check the side stand switch and the clutch switch.
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Forgive me if im being stupid but if the side stand switch or clutch switch were the problem wouldnt it start with sidestand up and clutch in ? I just checked the side stand switch, cleaned all the crap off it and unplugged it. Then used a wire to connect the two terminals in the bit where it plugs into the switch and still nothing?? I did think it could be a failure in the right hand switch controls but then the lights and kill switch still work?
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try another battery.
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Re: Won't start on the button.

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Ill try jumping it off the Mrs car when she gets home from work, that should rule out the battery if it still doesn't start? Like I say though I used a screwdriver to short the solenoid and it fired up instantly no problems.
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hi i have the same problem??? can anyone help?? many thanks ryan
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Did you get to the bottom of your problem mate? I've just picked up a H1 SP with exactly the same fault, starter button does nothing, but spins straight up when I short the starter solenoid with either a new battery or jump leads hooked up...any pointers??
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asandilands69 wrote:Did you get to the bottom of your problem mate? I've just picked up a H1 SP with exactly the same fault, starter button does nothing, but spins straight up when I short the starter solenoid with either a new battery or jump leads hooked up...any pointers??
yes, either a dead starter solenoid, or bad contacts/wiring in and around your starter button...cant be anything else.
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Lovely, cheers for that mate...I'll give it a look! I did think possible side stand switch fault, but I'm assuming that shouldn't have any effect while the bike's out of gear and registering a positive neutral?
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i have removed my sidestand and clutch "safety" switches as they cause more hassle than they are worth.
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