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Originally Posted by t-rock
Another thing is to never jump start a bike from a car.
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As said... it is fine to do with a car off but should not become a regular practice, the car batteries still have a much higher amperage than our little bike batteries.
Allow me to echo what others have said. First and foremost, check the battery. Always start there. Needs to show 12.8volts.
Go to Radio shack and get some contact and board cleaner. They sell a nice can that has a cleaner and lube in it. White can, red print. Cost about $7.
Now as said, check the clutch and kickstand switch. You can do this easily by pulling their harness plugs, using your multi meter (set to ohlms), and by activating the switch it should change from an open to close circuit. Then spray the switching mechanismn and the plug, allow a few mins for it to work in, then plug the switch back in. Do this to both safety switches.
Now when it comes time to check the starter relay, check for the voltage there when the start button is pressed.
Further, may want to check your solinoid connections. I'm not sure about your starter but many times there is a solenoid cover on the end of your starters. This is the mechanics of what happens when you push the start button. Its magnetic. It pulls the contacts into the plunger which draws the power from the battery and activates the starter itself.
Under the cover you will find something like this...
before cleaning and corrosion at the arrows with emry cloth (like 150 grit)
Not done but you get the idea
Your cover may look something like this
