Hi Folks,
So, recently bought a keeway superlight with the intention of passing my cbt (again) and seeing it through this time.
bike seems good mechanically, started right off the button the first few times, then started showing some sort of electrical problem with the starter.
Continues to start off the kick starter usually on the first kick. But the push button either starts, causes the solenoid to click, or does nothing.
So far, I’ve replaced the battery, replaced the solenoid, took the starter motor off and connected it straight to the battery (spins perfectly)… today I discovered the button, when pushed very slowly/gradually has a spot where it seems to connect and fires, but it’s so sensitive that it’s easy to miss… ie if I push past it the solenoid will click and nothing else , but if I then let it out very slowly it will sometimes catch (and start) on the way back out. But this is all very hit or miss. Sometimes the starter will turn over vigorously, sometimes it’ll be sluggish. This was with both the old and new battery and I fully charged both.
So, now thinking faulty switch, or a bad connection somewhere but figured I’d ask some advice before I end up replacing everything on the bike.
Also I don’t want to pull the switch apart and end up unable to put it back together . Not sure what’s going on under the cover and I haven’t found a diagram that I’m able to read.
Sorry for the long winded explanation, but if I’m missing something obvious or if anyone has any suggestions I’d love to hear your thoughts.