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Bypass clutch safety

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sounds like your solenoid is faulty. check connections and ground is good. if that is ok then replace the solenoid
 
Thats out. Auto parts store has no cross and dealer is closed on sunday. What cycle shop closes on sunday
 
Sounds like either the solenoid is on its' way out as agemax has suggested or the wire from the starter button to the solenoid needs to be addressed.

There are two thick wires bolted to the solenoid, one directly from the battery positive to the solenoid (always has power), and the other from the solenoid to the starter (only has power when starter button is pushed).

Then there is a third smaller wire coming from the starter button, when the starter button is pressed it sends a signal to the solenoid, triggering the starter.

This wire is the one you need to check.
 
JEEPRUSTY said:
Cross referenced how? Against what?
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Almost every solenoid on the planet can be crossed referenced to one from an auto manuf. That means 9/10 times your local auto store can sell you a solenoid off their shelf that will work on your bike/atv/mower/etc.

I'll check that wire after lunch
 
I check the positive post to make sure I gad 12v, I did. I touch my + lead to the wire at the solenoid for the switch and hit it, stays 000. Dammit.
 
ThrottleBack said:
I check the positive post to make sure I gad 12v, I did. I touch my + lead to the wire at the solenoid for the switch and hit it, stays 000. Dammit.
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Luckily it's only a few inches up that wire to the bullet connector.
I'd disconnect it there, and put your + lead into the connector of the wire coming from the starter button and try pushing it again.

Could be the bullet connector right there is loose or corroded.

At least we know your solenoid is good, and we have isolated the issue down to one wire.
 
ThrottleBack said:
I check the positive post to make sure I gad 12v, I did. I touch my + lead to the wire at the solenoid for the switch and hit it, stays 000. Dammit.
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if you had checked it all through properly in the first place, as you were told to, you would have found that a lot earlier and save yourself some time and grief.

at least you know what the problem is now
 
Agemax said:
if you had checked it all through properly in the first place, as you were told to, you would have found that a lot earlier and save yourself some time and grief.

at least you know what the problem is now
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I wasnt sure which wire to check. Im useless with electrical. Gonna go check butt connector
 
Ok connector had power. Hooked it back up and theres power at the solenoid at starter wire. No engage.

Think the solenoid is shot and is screwing with diagnosis. The signal from the switch is hitting the solenoid and going no where
 
ThrottleBack said:
Ok connector had power. Hooked it back up and theres power at the solenoid at starter wire. No engage.

Think the solenoid is shot and is screwing with diagnosis. The signal from the switch is hitting the solenoid and going no where
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is the solenoid grounded? There is usually a B/W wire with a ring lug going to one of the mounting bolts. If that is bad your R/R ground is probably also bad.
 
You have double checked the ground from the panel the solenoid is mounted to?

I would rule out a dirty, damaged or missing ground wire before replacing parts that you might not have to.
 
I grabbed a 3 post briggs and strat solenoid i had on my shelf (an extra for my kits atv), put it on, bike fired right up.

Appears to be resolved, we will see. Grounds all look solid.
 
ThrottleBack said:
I grabbed a 3 post briggs and strat solenoid i had on my shelf (an extra for my kits atv), put it on, bike fired right up.

Appears to be resolved, we will see. Grounds all look solid.
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Solenoids are pretty simple devices and can usually even be taken apart.

Is the coil still in tact or does it show an open?
 
I can honestly tell you I haven't spent enough time with it to know where the coil(s?) are lol. I'm pretty great with cars and off road toys but something about my first motorcycle has me operating like a love drunk retard.
 
The coils will be located under your fuel tank above the engine - the two round tubes with the spark plug wires coming off of them.
 
ermmmmmm i think mr Pos was referring to the coil in the starter solenoid, not the ignition coils........
 
ThrottleBack said:
I can honestly tell you I haven't spent enough time with it to know where the coil(s?) are lol. I'm pretty great with cars and off road toys but something about my first motorcycle has me operating like a love drunk retard.
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Most of us know that feeling, lol.

After chasing down a few gremlins on your GS it will start to all make more sense and feel simple in operation and easy to work on.

I gotta say though if that was my bike, I would keep it 100% OEM, well maintained and the few miles I would add to it would be on and off the trailer at the classic bike shows.

That's a fine bike, you got it for an incredible price, and you will get much enjoyment from it no matter what you do with.
 
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