Bike doesn't want to start after (or when) it rains - Page 2

wolf1 · 01-15-2016, 11:13 AM

Yes, I am referring to the ignition switch. It's easy to take off and clean it up. I had this exact same problem and this fixed it. There was some carbon build up and I guess the moisture was just enough to not get a good connection. I also looked into replacing wires, etc. but did not need to after I cleaned up the old ignition.

UNCLE WILLIE · 01-15-2016, 01:15 PM

agree with wolf on this ... current to run the ignition circuit has to go through the ign. switch and after years n miles the contacts burn/corrode and the resistance reduces voltage to coils-wires-plugs and when u add fog/rain the problem gets worse
however its good to check for shorted wires etc first because its easy to do . don't cost anything . and potential problem due to age
not good to let bike set outdoors even if covered up .. like a car with windows down all year

01-15-2016, 11:13 AM	#16
wolf1 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 50	Yes, I am referring to the ignition switch. It's easy to take off and clean it up. I had this exact same problem and this fixed it. There was some carbon build up and I guess the moisture was just enough to not get a good connection. I also looked into replacing wires, etc. but did not need to after I cleaned up the old ignition. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-15-2016, 01:15 PM	#17
UNCLE WILLIE Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 227	agree with wolf on this ... current to run the ignition circuit has to go through the ign. switch and after years n miles the contacts burn/corrode and the resistance reduces voltage to coils-wires-plugs and when u add fog/rain the problem gets worse however its good to check for shorted wires etc first because its easy to do . don't cost anything . and potential problem due to age not good to let bike set outdoors even if covered up .. like a car with windows down all year
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