cspan
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My fz6 will not start in gear ? I have the clutch pulled in and the kickstand up. What should I look for ? Im pretty sure its a bad switch rely right ?
Thanks for the help.
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starting in gear ??
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DeepBlueRider
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Just to make sure I've got it right.
You're trying to start the bike. Ignition on, kill switch on, kickstand up, clutch in, 1st gear and when you're pressing starter button nothing happens. Is that right ?
What happens when in mentioned setup you change gear to neutral ? Does it start ?
cspan
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Yup, is that normal not to start in gear ?
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Sounds like the micro switch on the clutch is sticky
I had the same issue and squirted some wd40 into it and it was magic
Others suggested swapping it if it persisted but it still fine 18 months later
I had the same issue and squirted some wd40 into it and it was magic
Others suggested swapping it if it persisted but it still fine 18 months later
The clutch switch is very sensitive and as Adrian pointed out can get a bit sticky. My S1 doesn't like any free play in the cable in order to stat with the bike in gear and the clutch in. Incidently is this your normal starting procedure or are you thinking about engine stall situations?
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If you either disconnect or connect the two wires (under the clutch perch) with a jumper(at the switch-little guy), (not sure which but it won't hurt anything) it'll verify if the switch is the issue..
And yes, it should start with the clutch pulled in, in gear..
Please post your findings
And yes, it should start with the clutch pulled in, in gear..
Please post your findings
cspan
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Thanks for the help guys. The wd40 trick seemed to work.:rockon:
bigdog9191999
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Ours didn't for some time and now it does again. Which I find good. If you have to restart quick is a pain to have to go for neutral first!
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That is usually the clutch lever safety switch and it's a god idea to fix that and have it switching properly so that if you stall on a roadway your starting right back up and minimizing yourself as a target in traffic. There are 2 small spade connectors. Make sure the switch works by testing it with an ohm meter and make sure the spade connectors are snug.
tbh it's probably good practice to start the bike in neutral (easier on the starter motor?)
though I do start it in gear if the bike is warm sometimes
though I do start it in gear if the bike is warm sometimes
bdevries
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noob question(have yet to ride my new fz)... why not just start it in neutral?
bigdog9191999
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Thanks moto I will add that to my preseason list! It has been working for some time. But I will check it out so I know it will keep working !
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Go up a few posts - Its a Safety Issue! If you kill it in traffic, you risk being squashed like a bug! Its not good being stationary target!
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There's NO reason why you can't start it in neutral. You just want to make sure
you CAN start it in gear if need be (ie: stalled engine in traffic).
You don't want to be jambing up traffic and if someone comes flying up from behind, not paying attention while your searching for neutral to start, then shift into gear, there's several seconds your a target.... :thumbup:
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ah ok, so basically to save time in an emergency by being able to fire up and go without fumbling for gears.. gotcha
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ah ok, so basically to save time in an emergency by being able to fire up and go without fumbling for gears.. gotcha
Exactly!!!!:thumbup:
New riders, may downshift and miss neutral, or can't find first gear (or neutral). They'll be stuck that much longer. Sometimes to downshift, (If the rider didn't downshift when slowing), the transmission needs the clutch partially engauged and the gear shafts spun some to allow down shifting in a stopped position. With the bike not starting, you pretty much relegated to rocking the bike back and forth(engine is stalled), downshifting until neutral is found.
Just as a side note, semi related, you should be downshifting as you slow, one gear at a time. DO NOT downshift MANY TIMES at speed, it puts unnecessary wear on the transmission and could, possibly be unsafe,( should you release the clutch in, say 2nd gear doing 50 MPH)... The general shifting points I believe are in the owners manual.
Just as a general rule, shift the transmission into an appropriate gear in relation to your speed...
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ah ok, so basically to save time in an emergency by being able to fire up and go without fumbling for gears.. gotcha
Plus it gives you a 2nd chance at taking off IN SECOND GEAR and Repeating the cycle one more time!
