Ricco1 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Sometimes my GN125 turns over and starts starts first time I touch the button. Other times I have to push it several times. The abortive attempts result in nothing happening at all. This used to happen very occasionally but more recently it's happening more often.Seems that the contact inside the button mechanism might be at fault. Corroded maybe? I was thinking of squirting some wd40 around the button. Could that cause a problem at all? Otherwise, does anyone know where I might be able to download a manual for this bike (2006 model), so I can take the device apart and have a good look.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 might be worth finding a good 2nd hand switch cluster for the right hand side and just swap the complete unit over would save you time and hassle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 it might not be the switch it could be a loose wire somewhere like the starter relay i had a loose wire on my starter relay and everything worked fine except the starter button could also be a loose connector block i would start at the switch though and work your way back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mealexme Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 get a screw driver and start taking things apart till the switch comes out. that's how I learn. it is probably the connections in the button as you said and it would be easier getting another one as already said because they are cheap to purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Check battery terminals and make sure they are tight......do the lights go down when you hit the button? If so, it could be the battery on the way out....or a loose connection on the battery. Start with the simple stuff....then work from there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Check side stand switch. Can get contaminated with chain lube or general crud. Or decompose due to salt. WD40 no. Dewatering fluid and light lubricant, try some switch cleaner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Check side stand switch. Can get contaminated with chain lube or general crud. Or decompose due to salt. WD40 no. Dewatering fluid and light lubricant, try some switch cleaner That won't stop it starting it would cause it to cut out when in gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Yes...what was I thinking?...probably not thinking Doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Yes...what was I thinking?...probably not thinking Doh! Having a senior moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb350sg Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 If it were my bike, i'd take the switch housing off of the handlebars. Have a look at the cables, maybe quirt some isopropyl alcohol cleaner over all the terminals and give them a wipe with some tissue. Maybe also get yourself some dielectrics grease and rub it over all the electrical terminals too. Once you've done all that... Follow the cable ensuring theres no sharp kinks in it. Check everything along the line to the starter motor, maybe your starter relay or starter even perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcatalicat Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 old bike or new bike? not familiar with new bikes. if old bike when you hit that button you say nothing happens, is there even a click from the starter or just silence if it gos click at the starter motor you may need to look at the soleniod if new bikes have such things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricco1 Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 It's an 06 model. When I say nothing happens when I push the starter, I mean exactly that. No click, no dimming of neutral light. Just nothing. That led me to think that the problem is with the contact, as at other times, it works perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 time to get a volt meter out and check if you have readings going up to the starter switch and if you have then check between starter button and solinoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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