SRAD won't start (again)

[bernardo]

First of all many thanks to all who gave tips on how to get started a few weeks ago. Well i finally got round to starting it up and it ran fine.

However when you select gear it cuts out. I suspect the side stand switch even though it doesn't seem to matter if its up or down. So how do I bypass the switch?

Also it doesn't want to start unless the battery is really fully charged so maybe there's a bad earth? It won't start if the battery is even slightly discharged. Where do I start looking? I'm electrically inept but do possess a multimeter.

 

thanks

 

Bernard

[teltwosheds]

Well. If you don't have a wiring diagram, get one. 

Follow the wires and unplug them, try again if it still won't run in gear, bridge them together. You could spray the  fook out of the switch, prob'ly crapped up.

[Madb]

I removed my side stand circuit . Pain in the but. If you trace the wire from the side stand up you should come across a two pin plug and socket. Disconnect and short the plug onthe loom side. If it still dont fire maybe a bad earth .

[bikerdude02]

If that doesn't work, check your clutch switch.

[Madb]

Was going mention clutch switch but ya beat me to it. But then it wouldnt start if intermittent either, so could be that. Hmmmm. Hate them safety switches. 

[bernardo]

Thanks guys, God I hate electrics

[bernardo]

The thing is running but the battery has had a good charge, but again as soon as you engage gear (1st or 2nd) it cuts out. I remember the side stand switch was removed when i took it racing and I found  where I think my mate shorted the circuit at the time. Joint looks perfect.

I thought all the clutch switch did was stop you starting in gear.

It really feels like a sidestand switch the ignition is cut so sharply.

Is there anything else it could be?

[jameskat]

It looks like there is a side stand relay which could be your problem, but without more info on your bike I can't be sure I am looking at the right diagram.

[Madb]

Does the neutral light go out when you out it in gear? If so then like Jameskat said. Maybe your relay. Follow the green wire. 

[bernardo]

Well now, I did everything people suggested and nothing worked. I tried it again this weekend. Reved the nuts off it and banged it into gear..stayed running,  tried 2nd stayed running. So  I'm not saying it's cured, just it's stopped acting up. A good lesson in the power of perseverance.

Big thanks for all your help.

 

Bernard