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Message started by stinger139 on 04/25/06 at 21:57:28

Title: electrical problem
Post by stinger139 on 04/25/06 at 21:57:28

Im having a electrical problem and I cant figure it out. Couldnt start my bike. Cranked over but would not start. Hooked up a battery charger to the battery and it started and ran it for a mile. Cruised into the garage and for some reason I used the kick stand to shut the bike down which is not how I usually do it. I use the kill switch. 10 minutes later, it wont even crank over, it does nothing. Even with the charger hooked up. The battery is good, I had it tested under load. The lights work perfectly. So I guess Im having a electrical problem somewhere. I dont understand how it could run fine and 5 minutes later absoultly nothing. Yes I have the kickstand up, the clutch in and ignition on. I pushed the kickstand switch in and out and it looks ok. I have my Clymer manual and Im going to try and trace the problem, any ideas where to start and has anyone had this problem before? Once again, when I hit the start switch, the lights work, the bike is dead.. My Suzuki dealer will fix it but he's booked up till after the 15th of May, and probably charge me $175,000.

Title: Re: electrical problem
Post by SavageDude on 04/25/06 at 23:15:40

This is involved task. U probably have to follow the electrical schematic for trouble shooting. I would first check your ground from battery terminal's connection to the the frame. Then check for good continuity on each component(clutch switch, kickstand s/w, neutral s/w, cut-off s/w, starting s/w) that tie to the starting system. Even if you have everything in the correct position to start, it does not neccesary guaranty that 1 of these part is in perfect condition. As and aircraft mechanic, I think electrical problems give the most headache!@# Good luck Dude :o

Title: Re: electrical problem
Post by Reelthing on 04/26/06 at 05:16:59

You need a digital voltmeter/multimeter - tested or not check the resting voltage of the battery after it's been sitting say over nite without the charger on it - 12.3 or less it's not going to work - 12.7 up it's aok and ensure you have good connections at the battery and all the connectors under the seat. Check the 2 20amp fusses while you have the seat off.

Do you get the initial click? that is the decompression slnd - if not - just as a quickie I'd likely bypass the kickstand kill switch.

Title: Re: electrical problemstinger
Post by stinger139 on 04/27/06 at 03:57:02

thanks! after checking out every possible circuit , i found the problem. under the kickstand is a small bolt. it was just lslightly loose. tightned it up and it fired right up. i dontk know why, it has no electrical connections at all that i can see. once again thanks for the advice

Title: Re: electrical problem
Post by Savage_Rob on 04/27/06 at 06:28:57

Probably kept the sidestand from actuating its interlock.

Title: Re: electrical problem
Post by Jim_R on 04/27/06 at 06:29:12

maybe it completes a ground or something. I knew it was the kickstand switch! ;D

Title: Re: electrical problem
Post by MacAttack on 04/27/06 at 12:48:03

One thing I do to any bike I get is to pull each electrical connector apart and fill the connector with silicone grease. This is available in an aerosol can as well as in tubes.
I do this because I live in the Pacific Northwest on the rainy side of the Cascades, and I ride a dirt bike. I've found it necessary to coat lightbulbs' contacts from time to time as well. It's just a good preventive measure in humid climates.
:D