Hi, maybe someone can help me with this.
This has happened four times over the last two weeks. After riding for about an hour, I stop for gas or whatever. I get back on the bike, and there is no "click" from the start button. The lights still dim slightly when I press it, so electricity is getting through - but no click.
I turn the handlebars back and forth, roll the bike forward and backward, take the key in and out, pull on all the levers, and say prayers. I can't say that any one thing makes a difference, but after awhile (5 minutes or so), the click is back and all is well.
I took Thump to the shop last week and they could not recreate the problem, so they were not sure what the issue was. They changed the oil, put in a new air filter and spark plug, and adjusted the microswitch in the clutch. But this happened again this morning, so none of those things was the problem.
A few other points:
- This has never happened upon first start in the morning, no matter how cold the temp - only after the bike has been running for an extended time and then shut off.
- Every time this has happened, it has been colder out (below 50) and I have been riding for about an hour.
- Every time this has happened, I had been using my neon underlights during the ride (draw 1 amp) because it's been dark. I turn the lights off whenever I stop the bike - they are on a separate switch..
- Three of the four times, I have just put in gasoline. The other time, I had run into Walgreen's to get gloves.
Any ideas? It's a bit frustrating. Maybe Thump is just testing my love for him, which is considerable.
Many thanks for any help.
Ride safe,
Amy