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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 05:58 PM
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Over winter ran bike but low battery after ride put on a charger tender while still on bike connected. would not start again, replaced battery. When I turn bike on I get lights everything, press run I get fuel pump, start nothing. I replaced relay, still nothing, relay does not ingadge starter. I'm thinking starter switch, I beleive i should hear relay.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2017 | 06:04 PM
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If the fuel pump is priming, you should be good to go. Check connections in the ignition switch on the tank. And check the switch on the controls.
 
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Originally Posted by tribesman
Over winter ran bike but low battery after ride put on a charger tender while still on bike connected. would not start again, replaced battery. When I turn bike on I get lights everything, press run I get fuel pump, start nothing. I replaced relay, still nothing, relay does not ingadge starter. I'm thinking starter switch, I beleive i should hear relay.
I hope you are familiar with a multimeter 'cause you're gonna need one.

Have you checked your fuses??
 
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