richard...I think my battery may be as you describe...thanks for the advice...I will test it with a load tester
Like I said...it was the clutch switch...the sidestand had nothing to do with it...I remember cundalini talking about this in another thread.
you got nothing to lose by trying JB weld but i never found the stuff much useful for anything but fixing abs fairings and only sparingly
Thanks, it turned out to be the clutch switch just needed a good clean.....boy this thing could leave a guy stranded!!!!!
Thanks Drewl...and thanks for explaining the sidestand switch...I had no idea that it could be a problem. Best regards
Ok...for anyone looking through this thread in the future or anyone who vehemently believes the issue is caused by a failing side-stand...
Dude..at this point I am not even going to explain ...if you think its the side stand after I have checked and shorted the switch... I will try...
Nope...Sorry FYI...I just shorted the clutch switch terminal and the side-stand switch terminals and the same thing happened.. not starting. I...
Thanks Meatloaf....! I will try that
I see your point...funny you said clutch....I checked all the plates and spacers as well as the basket and it looked fine and...maybe the springs...
I tried this also and the clutch switch tested fine...continuity when engaged...I will check to see that the lever is doing the job and pressing...
I'd rather you tell me intead
yes the amber light is going out...could it be fuel thing?
ok...ill check it out...id rather disconnect it entirely
NO...I cant start it in gear with the stand up!!! I need help and I am confounded!
No Actually I cant start it in gear with the stand up......low battery more fuel required??
Ok...I dont follow you...even if the stand is down and switch from neutral to 1st the bike stalls... I just cleanned the carbs is it possible I...
where is the switch?
As soon as I put the bike in gear it stalls? Any ideas?
regulator is supposedly new...according to the ex dumbass that owned the bike...said it was his baby....its become the bane of my existence
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