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I just got this bike. its an FJ1100 with a 1200 motor put in it. my issue is that the starter wont turn if you just push the start button. but if i take a screwdriver and cross the terminals i can get the start to spin but the bendix wont extend to catch the teeth and turn the motor over. i know whats wrong with the bendix but i cant figure out why the starter button doesnt operate the starter. this is my first bike and i hate wiring working on a wiring harness, but this bike push starts ok and is in way to good of shape just to disguard it. please help me, im on a limited budget and i need this bike for when school starts.
A couple things to check, the starter button is on a safety circuit with the kickstand and the transmission, and the kill switch, check all of these to see if one is on, make sure it in neutral, make sure the kick stand is up or down or where ever it is supposed to be and make sure the kill switch is off. The screwdriver will jump the starter because it is way past the safety switches. If everything checks out, take the switch apart and polish the contacts, probably all corroded. And make sure the battery is good. Hope this helps.
Are u crossing the terminal at the button end or the starter motor terminals? if the termianal u r crossing is at the starte end check the button terminal end and cross them. It could be just abadly corroded button. If not that replace the starter relay, buy a haynes mannual to see where is located, the mannual will be a good investment.
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I would first try new plugs. Then I would check temperature sensor. What is your battery voltage when it is hot and won't turn over. Could also be the main solenoid contact. Also of course could be a starter winding breaking down with heat but I would try the battery first and the other things above.
man are all yu born yesterday? put the ground anywhere? a tenth grade education will tell yu that...push it dummy..serves yu right..if yu have no idea what a ground cable is, why the heck would you even touch the motor yourself?
Charge your battery at no more than 10% of its rated Ahr rating. When it is charged, place a thick cable from the possitive of the starter motor, (not the solenoid!) and intermittantly touch the positive terminal of the battery. The motor should spin freely without engaging the starter dog. If it spind easily, then the motor is OK. If you then connect a wire between the starter cable (thick terminal) to the solenoid terminal and then touch the thick cable on the positive battery terminal. Does the engine turn? If it doesn't;
Put the bike on a paddock stand or get someone to help you steady the bike. Put the bike in third gear with the ignition switched OFF and turn the rear wheel or push the bike forward. If it moves against compression, the engine is sound and not too tight. Hope that gives you an insight as to where your problem lies.
Try blowing out the starter motor with an air line a build up of dust can make it stick, If this wont work and it may not. then take it appart and check for wear the gear should not wobble on the shaft .
Finally a good clean and grease should sort it
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