- Joined
- Aug 25, 2006
- Messages
- 10
- Location
- kalamunda, perth.
Help! Have a problem with the e-start on an 04 fe550. Was riding today and no problems until I shut her down after about 2 hrs riding. No more e-start and kick won't ignite her. Have checked battery, fuses, wiring and starter but still no go. Got me baffled! Could it be an internal issue? Did notice a squealing sound (like a clutch noise) about10 mins before stopping. Could this be an issue? Any takers?
The culpret was a loose contact in the relay under the tank. Looked fine to me when I stripped the bike but apparently the ground wire was badly connected due to vibration and neglect. So the moral of the story is don't neglect your electrical connections and use a good quality electrical grease after cleaning contact points. She starts first time every time now! After a left knee reconstruction and a broken heel from kick starting the beastie, you tend to rely on the magic button more than normal. Hope this experience helps anyone else who suffers this dilemma. Also keep your eye out for a report on the Tumbulgum Natural Terrain in ADB. It was an awesome meet!
