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xj750 trouble starting

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Shanesajda, Apr 24, 2015.

  1. Shanesajda

    Shanesajda Member

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    So my bike started fine last year. I parked it all winter, charged the battery up. I went to start it recently. Sometimes it turns over, other times I get nothing when i push the start switch. Totally random. Bad starter maybe?
     
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    Maybe a bad starter relay switch or wiring. Could be a few more things down the list, have you tested your coils for resistance?
     
    porter7o, Apr 24, 2015
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Most likely cause is oxidation on the starter switch.

    You can determine if it is the starter or not by using a coin to jumper the two large posts on the starter relay.
     
    k-moe, Apr 25, 2015
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    i just cleaned my start switch because i forgot where the kill switch should be :(
     
    Polock, Apr 26, 2015
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Was your kill switch suddenly and randomly changing position?
     
    k-moe, Apr 26, 2015
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    no, just being dumb i thought the red dot meant stop. like a brake light or a red traffic light or a red stop sign.
    it ain't easy being me :)
     
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    Sweet I'll look into that thanks. I'll keep posted
     
    Shanesajda, Apr 26, 2015
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