Suzuki GS 750 first bike! - Starter Trouble

[Nandy]

Re: Suzuki GS 750 first bike! - Starter Trouble

I had an 83 gs750es, I think the clutch switch was what i replaced. but get a meter or a buddy with one and check for yourself.

Bingo! I had a few minutes today while waiting for the girlfriend at home and took a gander at the clutch switch. It comes off with just 2 screws. I loosen the lever as to be able to turn the switch on top and went at it. As soon as I pulled the contact out I was convinced that was the problem. The best way to describe what I saw is to mix grease and powder graphite and that is what I had. I cleaned it up but it still won't fire. It seems that the contact is not traveling far enough. I did use an alligator clip to short it and it starts every time. I had no time to check any further as the young restless girlfriend made it home but if the neutral switch works and I can't fix this switch I will just bypass it until I get one.

 

[dolluper]

Re: Suzuki GS 750 first bike! - Starter Trouble

So from the get go the neutral light liminated....or not ....knowing that would be usefull info....like whats working and whats not even if you think it's related ....one fuse gone the rest ok but the fuse is for the brake light ...hoping you have it now

 

[Nandy]

Re: Suzuki GS 750 first bike! - Starter Trouble

The bad switch is not in the transmission but in the clutch lever assembly. The neutral ligh worked fine. There was nothing that did not worked other than the bike starting every time. You can say I have it. It is a matter of getting the switch of just bypass it.

 

[avenger79]

Re: Suzuki GS 750 first bike! - Starter Trouble

sounds like you might have found the culprit. good deal.

new bike sounds fun. sport bikes are always fun to ride. having the G/F ride her own with you is the best way to ride together in my opinion.

 

[Nandy]

Re: Suzuki GS 750 first bike! - Starter Trouble

I cleaned the contacts real good and adjusted the clutch lever and it is working constantly now. You do have to pull that lever all the way in to the point the lever is flat touching the handle. The neutral switch does not work so I am making sure this switch work. I might get the kick stand switch to work. It does not stop the motorcycle form starting but there is a warning light in the console. For what I know it could be the light itself.
The girlfriend wants to be able to drive a motorcycle but she prefer being a passenger as she has before. We are already planning on taking the classes together.

 

[marcelo71]

Re: Suzuki GS 750 first bike! - Starter Trouble

I cleaned the contacts real good and adjusted the clutch lever and it is working constantly now. You do have to pull that lever all the way in to the point the lever is flat touching the handle. The neutral switch does not work so I am making sure this switch work. I might get the kick stand switch to work. It does not stop the motorcycle form starting but there is a warning light in the console. For what I know it could be the light itself.
The girlfriend wants to be able to drive a motorcycle but she prefer being a passenger as she has before. We are already planning on taking the classes together.

Thanks you very much guys, I got a gs750l first bike too and same problem and same solution, damn I love forums, thanks again for posting..

 

[Nandy]

Re: Suzuki GS 750 first bike! - Starter Trouble

Glad I could be of help!