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Message started by kiwi rider 89 on 01/03/17 at 13:31:16

Title: HELP please
Post by kiwi rider 89 on 01/03/17 at 13:31:16

Hi
I recently purchased a 1989 sl 400, the last owner keeped in extremely good condition it's only dun 55000 Km (I'm a kiwi so everything is in Merrick) And as far as I know there have been no mode dun to this bike bond a windscreen.
I went to go for a ride today, but what I went to start it the engine didn't kick over and the starter motor won't shut off with the kill switch or by the off position with the key. So I've removed to power cord the the starter but whenever I attach it. it's still running current and the starter begins to crank agent even when everything is in the off position. :'(
Has this happened to anyone else/what do you all think is causing this?
I think it's shorting somewhere but I don't know where to start looking?

Title: Re: HELP please
Post by Serowbot on 01/03/17 at 13:44:54

Your starter relay is probably stuck... (it's under the seat, big wires run to it))...
You can try smacking it with a screwdriver handle,... this will sometimes get the contact points to release... if not, or if it happens again, you'll need to get a new one.
I just replaced mine,... cost was around $10 US...

Title: Re: HELP please
Post by kiwi rider 89 on 01/03/17 at 13:57:00

Thanks I think it is a stuck solenoid
I hit it and its unstuck but ill defiantly need to replace it
did you get yours from an online store? if so can you like it please

Title: Re: HELP please
Post by SALB on 01/03/17 at 14:00:30

Refresh my memory. Do these have a separate starter relay, or is it incorporated into the starter?

(Never mind ::) )

Title: Re: HELP please
Post by kiwi rider 89 on 01/03/17 at 14:04:35

I'm pretty sure it's sepreit and is sitting under the seat
It's starting properly now I'm going to look for the part
If anyone has a part number it will be much appreciated as I don't have an owners manual yet

Title: Re: HELP please
Post by youzguyz on 01/03/17 at 14:16:32

494858424B585843592A0 wrote:

You may not find part numbers in the manual.
Here is the Suzuki PN from ronayers.com

RELAY ASSY, STARTING MOTOR
31800-49100

Title: Re: HELP please
Post by youzguyz on 01/03/17 at 14:18:42

Do a search on Amazon, EBay or other site to get a better price.

Title: Re: HELP please
Post by verslagen1 on 01/03/17 at 14:19:19

mine stuck once and hasn't done it again in a couple of years.

Title: Re: HELP please
Post by kiwi rider 89 on 01/03/17 at 14:25:02

yeah but if it sticks and i'm in the middle of town opening it up to hit it is going to be a major pain in the ass
Thanks for posting the part number, I'll let you all know there I get the best price from

Title: Re: HELP please
Post by Serowbot on 01/04/17 at 12:50:38

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121467023994?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Title: Re: HELP please
Post by kiwi rider 89 on 01/04/17 at 13:01:29

Thanks, I've got one through a locale bike shop for $30 nzd
I would get it on line but shipping and estrange rates the price jumps up a lot, and I'll have it by tomorrow at the latest.

US $8.49
Shipping to NZ US $59.99

Title: Re: HELP please
Post by Kenny G on 01/04/17 at 13:02:37

Serowbot,

Will the relay you show above work with a 2013 S40?

The seller has fitment as 1995 t0 2002.

I think I answered my own question, after searching I found this listed:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/220923667001

Kenny G

Title: Re: HELP please
Post by Serowbot on 01/04/17 at 21:15:01

Dangit' Kenny... and that one's even cheaper!... 8-)

Really,.. relays are relays... as long as they handle the amperage, any will work.
If you ever look inside a relay, it's just a set of contact points, like an old school distributor... a small electrical charge closes the points, and that allows the higher amperage to pass. (saves running a battery cable to the handlebar and back)... ;D...

Title: Re: HELP please
Post by Kenny G on 01/04/17 at 21:25:05

Bot,

I think the next time I have something to order from eBay I am going to order one just to have it around for when I may need it. I don't think we will ever find one any cheaper.....

How I found the cheap one was searching eBay with the part number from Ron Ayers where the price is $70.34.....

Kenny G