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unknown fuse/starter problem
10/22/07 at 18:34:03
Ive been having problems with my fuses lately. The second fuse (as far as I know, controls the starting process of the bike) kept blowing. The first time, it had a 15 amp fuse in there, so it didnt surprise me that it blew. The second time, i was in a very bad place to break down, but I kept cool and ripped the tab off a random can in the gutter and was able to break off a piece that I was able to put in the fuse to connect the leads. The bike's been running that way for the weekend. I was at a station and picked up a fuse. When I replaced it, the new fuse popped as soon as I tried starting. When starting with the jury-rigged fuse, the starter hesitates at first, but it kicks in pretty quickly right after.
Any thoughts?
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10/22/07 at 19:59:24
As always, some bio info helpful. age of bike, milage.. seems like you're drawing to much juice (to state the obvious) for a 15 amp fuse. We should let those who know about this stuf jump in, but if the starter works with the tin can, has it been a long time since tune up?
Good luck.
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10/23/07 at 07:36:23
20 amp for both fuses...starter feed is un fused..
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10/23/07 at 11:32:15
oh, sorry
after I found out I had a 15 amp fuse, I replaced it with a 20
the bike is a 1996 with 35k
its been a long time since this bike had attention- the valves click, the bolts fall off, wiring connections were loose when I got it
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10/23/07 at 11:35:44
I wouldn't be surprised if the starter needed an overhaul.
No experience on this one, but I have cleaned vdub generators before for renewed performance.
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10/23/07 at 13:21:14
Robertomoe,
Like Thumperclone says, Power to the starter comes
un-fused
from the battery via the relay (sometimes called a starter solenoid, ..... but not by Suzuki) which is under the seat.
If you're blowing fuses when hitting the start button, look to a wiring problem or other component in the starting circuit (decompression solenoid, the controller, or the wiring to the handle bar switch.
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EDIT: IF you don't have time to solve immediately, run to the local auto parts store and buy a thermal reset fuse, also call circuit breaker or thingy. Leaving the temp fix in could cause a fire!!!!!
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10/23/07 at 13:30:54
When you say hesitate, do you mean the starter stalls at first like when the battery is low?
Or do you push button and wait for a bit before it kicks in?
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10/23/07 at 17:13:30
let me get a camera set up. Ive got an aftermarket microphone which should really be able to pick up the sound
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10/23/07 at 23:26:57
Had a thought... if the decompression was out of adjustment, might not be enough decompression to allow the starter to work.
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