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Bike not starting HELP!

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I've got an '84 GS550E that isn't starting, EXCEPT when I drop the clutch from 2nd gear down a hill. Obviously, the engine is fine and I'm thinking it has something to do with the starter or another piece of electronics. The bike does need a carb cleaning and an oil change, but again, it runs alright after it gets started.

A friend and I took everything we could apart and checked all the wiring we could find and found nothing unusual.

Any ideas?
 
The battery is dead now, but thats because I've been fiddling with the bike for a long time, definitely not the problem. :lol:
 
here we go....


is the starter spining?

are you pulling the clutch in when you are hiting the started button?

battery?

anwser these and we can go to step two.

-ryan
 
is the starter spining?

No, not at all.


are you pulling the clutch in when you are hiting the started button?

Yes.


battery?

Nope.
 
Once you get you hands on one, I suggest doing a full electrical check-up.

Select the continuity function on the meter.
1. Test the clutch safety switch. The connections for this is in the headlight.
2. Test the starter button. Connections also found in the headlight.
3. Test the starter relay. Should be under the left side cover.

If 1-3 check out ok, then switch to DC Volts and check out the stator papers: http://www.thegsresources.com/gs_garage.htm

Note 1: If you can short out the terminals on your starter relay with a wrench and it starts (in Neutral, with a good battery), the problem is likely in 1-3. However, if you have ridden it and the battery does not recharge, you could also have a problem in the stator, reg., or rect.

Note 2: To check the stator, r/r unit, try jump starting your bike off a car. Your clutch will thank you later.
 
jhw84 said:
Once you get you hands on one, I suggest doing a full electrical check-up.

Select the continuity function on the meter.
1. Test the clutch safety switch. The connections for this is in the headlight.
2. Test the starter button. Connections also found in the headlight.
3. Test the starter relay. Should be under the left side cover.

If 1-3 check out ok, then switch to DC Volts and check out the stator papers: http://www.thegsresources.com/gs_garage.htm

Note 1: If you can short out the terminals on your starter relay with a wrench and it starts (in Neutral, with a good battery), the problem is likely in 1-3. However, if you have ridden it and the battery does not recharge, you could also have a problem in the stator, reg., or rect.

Note 2: To check the stator, r/r unit, try jump starting your bike off a car. Your clutch will thank you later.
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Great, thanks for the reply, I'll try it out Thursday.
 
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