Ignition problem

[fct]

Does anyone have had the problem that sometimes the Raptor doesn´t start? It is not a battery problem, it´s Ok...it´s just that sometimes when i push the start button the Raptor does nothing... It does all the check Ok, but no start. Then, trying again after a while (sometimes seconds or minutes, sometimes days) it starts just fine.

I don´t know if it is an electrical problem, a relay or something... Does anyone have an idea?

By the way, my Raptor is a 1000, year 2004.

Thanks!

[snapdragon]

welcome in fct,

do you use the throttle advance (choke)? I find I need to use it most days.
kill switch? gear/sidestand switch? errm ???????? starter button connection??

to answer the first question - no I don't get that problem

[fct]

The choke is not the problem, because the start engine would work anyway, but it does not. Nor the side stand switch, because i try to start it with the neutral light on. I have checked the ignition switch and it´s Ok...

The mystery continues

Thanks anyway...and thanks a lot for that welcome!

['H']

Try checking main earth strap,(run new 1 from battery to any decent ground).Good luck.

[kev]

check the dreaded clutch switch if its sticking thats your problem give it a good clean
the next time it wont start pull off the terminals bridge them and see if it starts this will confirm it
kev.

[Evil Twin]

Had a similar issue myself once. In a mates driveway.
Wouldn't start, wouldn't kick over, nothing.
Neutral light good.
Clutch in.
Stand up......

Bugger that bloody kill switch

Usually stop the bike with the key.

[Cavia]

Try checking main earth strap,(run new 1 from battery to any decent ground).Good luck.

I'm with H , check the battery teminals

[Miz]

Hiya,


Strip and clean the RHS switchgear, on mine, I cleaned the contact on the start push button, no problems since.

Make sure you have plenty of time, and somewhere with good lighting cos it is fiddly


Miz.