Hi everyone, I've another problem with my duck
The starter button has been playing up for a few weeks now and I just turned a blind eye on it. It used to work when I turned handlebar to the right, then left, then up and down, sometimes I had to clap my hands and shout but eventually it got to the point where no voodoo magic works. I successfully ignored the issue thinking "it's easy, it must be a bad connection somewhere and I'll fix it when it's not cold" but now is the time to fix it.
When I turn ignition on, fuel pump primes, headlight comes on etc, when I press starter button, nothing happens. No click from the starter relay. Nothing at all.
What I've done so far:
- battery is good (and 2 months old)
- tested main relays - they seem good
- starter relay (or solenoid if you like) seems good - I took it out and measured resistance; I've a spare one as well from PO and gives the same readings, tried both on the bike with no luck
- when I connect 2 terminals on starter relay with pliers, bike starts fine
I assume the problem is somewhere between the switch and starter relay. I will take apart the switch tomorrow and test it for continuity, also I will look at the side stand switch, but this is all I can really think of. I'm not very good with electrics, I can check some basic stuff or follow idiot-proof instruction. It's pretty cold for bigger jobs right now, so if there's a problem with wiring, I'll take it to the local garage. My question is, what are some other easy tests I can do before paying someone else to fix it?
