Gamer Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Hi,Yesterday my bike surprised me Nice evening still some day light so I decided to go for a ride to (learn) navigate some roundabouts.Story before the question.On a bike, stand up, key on, power !! - ups nothing - like there was no power.Tryied few times - nothing at all. Tested the lights, horn - battery is fine. Than I flicked few times the cut off switch. I have noticed that the rev gauge is jumping up while changing cut off switch position.So clutch in starter on and flick the switch again - got a short brust only. Few more times and finally it settled in position and I could start the engine. Tried few times (without moving red one) and it started again no problems.It is parked on a street (dead end type) and fragile to the weather.Question?What should I do now - strip it all clean it or should I simply replace it?How difficult or expensive it can be? I will try myself first.Is it something that can stop me in the middle of nowhere - and prevent the bike from going anywhere?Suzuki GSX600F 1999PSToday morning on the other hand all fine - but I did not stop the engine by use of switch yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_on_a_bike Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 What do you mean by "It settled in position"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill_vtr Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 My Firestorm is like this. I just don't use the kill switch. It isn't difficult to take off and clean up though, I'd have a go at that if it worries you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 clutch switch. clutch has to be engaged for the starter to spin, otherwise nothing.. clean contacts for clutch switch, and do you have heated grips, could be the grips are fouling the lever which isn't letting it come back far enough to engage the switch. I have the same mechanicals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 What do you mean by "It settled in position"? when I will finally find a "connection" and it is definite on for power to go through the kill switchWFI would rather say that the switch is playing aroundNo hot gripsWhen I can find clutch switch to clean it? WD40 will be enough?Still I should clean my bike well - with oil in every possible placePhillBut I am not consistant and sometimes just kill switch to stop the engine (too far for key to turn )ThanksPSSorry I was the one stuck abroad (volcano dust or something) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 clutch switch. clutch has to be engaged for the starter to spin, otherwise nothing.. clean contacts for clutch switch, and do you have heated grips, could be the grips are fouling the lever which isn't letting it come back far enough to engage the switch. I had the same problem (took a little extra effort to get the switch to engage) when i had the grips on. But when i came off the bike i seemed to damage the or move the clutch a bit and make it generally harder to move the switch. Its ok now though i've looked at it.The switch should be connected to the clutch (have a look under you may see a little tab and connector.) Take off the clutch and it should expose the switch, what i did was put a little switch cleaner in there and make sure the tab moved fully / easily.Hope this makes sense was a little while ago when i last looked at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 wd40 and a toothbrush.. take the left switchgear off, and clean...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 will wait till weekend and try it outand it is also a time to change a toothbrush anyway thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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