New bike won't start

[Guest]

So I was given a 1980 GS750e that's been sitting since 2005 in a garage and is in pretty good condition that I'm trying to bring back to life. So first thing I did was check the oil level, bought new gas (tank was reconditioned and no gas has been in it since 05) bought a new battery and was going to fire it up to see where I stand. I turn the key, I see power to the lights, signals, brakes, but when I put the switch to run and press the start button...nothing. No sounds or anything. Where should I start? Thanks to everyone ahead of time.

[Frank Z.]

Clutch safety switch still on the bike?... try engaging the clutch.

[GateKeeper]

is it in neutral, did you pull the clutch in ? is the run button in the on position ? try shorting the solenoid does it turn over ?

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[claygs750e]

It is in neutral, I have the clutch in, the switch is on run and when I press start no sound or anything. I'm pretty inexperienced with working on bikes, but I learn pretty quick so can you explain what you mean about shorting the solenoid? I don't even know what it looks like sad to say. And I'm not sure what the safety for the clutch is either.

[GateKeeper]

the gold thingy on the right hand side, short the two large screws with a screwdriver, and see if the starter motor turns and cranks the engine





check your fuses as well

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[claygs750e]

Great! So when I short it tries to turn over (gas tanks not on yet since carbs are leaking too) So does this mean I have a bad start switch? The glass fuses look ok, the filament is not broken

[koolaid_kid]

Is your kill switch in the RUN position?

"goldie"?

[claygs750e]

Yea, its on run, tried it both ways

[claygs750e]

I don't know if this has anything to do with anything, but it looks like there is some type of cable that would be either for a clutch or brake that is loose by the carbs not connected to anything. When I follow up it goes up through the neck of the bike and then I can't tell where. It's not the clutch because when I pull that I can see another cable move

[claygs750e]

ok, I see now that its the choke level near the gauges so I need to find out what that needs to connect to. I have all sorts of problems here. I don't understand since I see a choke level on the left side of the carbs and another one near the gauges?

[koolaid_kid]

ok, I see now that its the choke level near the gauges so I need to find out what that needs to connect to. I have all sorts of problems here. I don't understand since I see a choke level on the left side of the carbs and another one near the gauges?

I answered this in the other thread.

[Big T]

Clay

Put the brakes on there, boy!

Go back to post #2 in your 1st thread, click on the link and spend a day or two reading up on stuff

You're waaaay ahead of your self

Pay particular attention to the Top Ten Newbie mistakes because someone wrote it just for you

And, How to Post Pictures on the GSR

[claygs750e]

So I'm reading through the newbie mistakes and bigcliff's info which is great, but as far as the start switch not working where should I start with that since the bike tries to turn over at the solenoid?

[tom203]

Basscliff's site will have suitable wiring diagram - print one out. Power runs from battery thru main fuse,then up and thru key switch, then back to ignition fuse,then up to kill switch which gives ignition and starter button power. From button it is routed thru clutch safety switch and on to trigger wire on solenoid (that little wire). Lots of places to check/clean.

[koolaid_kid]

After you print it out, take it to the local copy center and have it enlarged to 11 x 17. Make several copies in color, then use several different color highlighters to make your traces. It will really help you understand how your bike is wired.