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Hi, so it may just be the starter relay is dead, I have battery and bike starts when pushed and I just fit a new starter motor... I'm just wondering where the relay is and if I can bypass it or just eliminate it to see if that is why the bike won't start. It's the 97 adventurer And I have some spare electrical wire... I have a rally this weekend, you know... Thanks Here is a gratuitous pic

... BUBI 0_0 #1 · May 2, 2019 Hi, so it may just be the starter relay is dead, I have battery and bike starts when pushed and I just fit a new starter motor... I'm just wondering where the relay is and if I can bypass it or just eliminate it to see if that is why the bike won't start. It's the 97 adventurer And I have some spare electrical wire... I have a rally this weekend, you know... Thanks Here is a gratuitous pic

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1 Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions #2 · May 2, 2019 Follow the fat wire from the starter back to the starter relay. You can jump the heavy terminals with a heavy wire and the starter motor should run. Be sure it's in neutral as all safety features are bypassed. More likely the relay isn't being triggered, possibly due to a bad clutch switch or sidestand switch. It should click when you press the starter button. #3 · May 2, 2019 Thanks wsc! So someone has done this before! Cool! I have checked the side stand, had that issue before, and the clutch seems ok. I'll have a look under the tank tomorrow... unless... it's like inside the headlamp? There's a bunch of stuff in there, I've never had a look... ... BUBI 0_0 #4 · May 3, 2019 Caution: If you jump the terminals on the relay, sparks will fly!

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#11 · May 4, 2019 It' funny, I found the relay by listening to where there was a faint "nuffin happening" click when I pressed the starter button. Only when done I saw your picture! Duh! Runs like, well, new, now! ... BUBI 0_0 0 Reply #5 · May 3, 2019 Might want to get out a test light or volt meter and put it on the small lead coming from the starter button (see manual) and see what you got. I have this job awaiting me on one of my bikes as soon as I get around to it. ...J.D. #6 · May 3, 2019 Try Amazon...

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#7 · May 4, 2019 :grin2: Love it:laugh2: 0 Reply #8 · May 4, 2019 Dirty little bugger! Engine turned on while I was fiddling with the spanner to unscrew the starter cable! Fantastic! I should get a spare from the other bike meanwhile I wait for a new piece to arrive. It'll probably snowstorm tomorrow... Tjanks for the moral support guys, I live in rural countryside and have to do my own maintenance most times. And I'm no expert!

... BUBI 0_0 #9 · May 4, 2019 Rule #1 - Always disconnect the negative battery cable before messing with the electrical system, especially before messing with the positive battery cable... #10 · May 4, 2019 You will become an expert soon enough. Keep wrenching. #12 · May 4, 2019 Real tight nipples I got man[emoji880] ... BUBI 0_0 0 Reply #13 · May 5, 2019 RE: Round tuit... The motorcycles/ automobiles have been put on hold for the time being. I have a contractor friend installing heat in my garage this spring. When that is done, all my mechanical tools and equipment will be moved over there, so not a lot is getting done. This will seperate mechanical projects from the construction/woodworking projects. Tired of having sawdust mixed with my mechanic's stuff. ...J.D. Insert Quotes Post Reply

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