Replacing Solenoid?

No Worries · 08-24-2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Chi

Here's the deal:

Bike wont start.

I stopped by the local shop to get their take, they think its the solenoid.

They think it's the solenoid? The solenoid can be jumped (very carefully) by any shadetree mechanic. Actually, my brother showed me how to do it when I was 10 years old.

Anyway most of the time, the solenoid is not the problem. Usually it's the wiring, connections, or starter. Use a digital voltmeter and your manual. If it's the starter, they can easily be taken apart and cleaned. If it is the solenoid, it's easily replaced (depending on where it is).

racedoll · 08-24-2009, 06:40 PM

Hubby's response - go to the Kawasaki dealer

Did the tip over switch get tripped for some reason?

Edit - probably isn't the switch if pump is priming.

Ignition sensor?

Antwanny · 08-26-2009, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No Worries

They think it's the solenoid? The solenoid can be jumped (very carefully) by any shadetree mechanic. Actually, my brother showed me how to do it when I was 10 years old.

Anyway most of the time, the solenoid is not the problem. Usually it's the wiring, connections, or starter. Use a digital voltmeter and your manual. If it's the starter, they can easily be taken apart and cleaned. If it is the solenoid, it's easily replaced (depending on where it is).

what he said. If you have a voltmeter and know how to read it it can help a ton. (usually the solenoids are under the seat at least it is on my tl and similar year gsxrs.)

Amber Lamps · 08-26-2009, 04:58 PM

PULL THE CONNECTOR OFF THE CLUTCH SAFETY SWITCH AND JUMP IT WITH A PIECE OF WIRE...quick before you do anything else, try it. Suzuki motorcycles will not start in any gear position without the clutch safety switch engaged, trust me.

Kerry_129 · 08-26-2009, 05:17 PM

That's a very good possibility & definitely the next thing to check - good thinkin'!

I'm used to my Hondas which will start in N whether the clutch is pulled or not. She said the pump was priming, so in my mind I ruled-out the kickstand, tip-over, and clutch switch - but you're right, the pump will still prime w/ the clutch out (or the switch defective), just not engage the starter.

Rae, the switch Tigger's talking about is at the bottom of the clutch mount - you should see two wires & the connectors which plug into the switch looking down from above the tank. You can pull those connectors off, and use a small piece of wire to 'jumper' between them.

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racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Hubby's response - go to the Kawasaki dealer Did the tip over switch get tripped for some reason? Edit - probably isn't the switch if pump is priming. Ignition sensor? Last edited by racedoll; 08-24-2009 at 06:43 PM..

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08-26-2009, 04:58 PM	#4
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	PULL THE CONNECTOR OFF THE CLUTCH SAFETY SWITCH AND JUMP IT WITH A PIECE OF WIRE...quick before you do anything else, try it. Suzuki motorcycles will not start in any gear position without the clutch safety switch engaged, trust me.

08-26-2009, 05:17 PM	#5
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	That's a very good possibility & definitely the next thing to check - good thinkin'! I'm used to my Hondas which will start in N whether the clutch is pulled or not. She said the pump was priming, so in my mind I ruled-out the kickstand, tip-over, and clutch switch - but you're right, the pump will still prime w/ the clutch out (or the switch defective), just not engage the starter. Rae, the switch Tigger's talking about is at the bottom of the clutch mount - you should see two wires & the connectors which plug into the switch looking down from above the tank. You can pull those connectors off, and use a small piece of wire to 'jumper' between them.