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[clint]

Help
Just been out on my 2001, 750 sport. Got home after a good ride.
Went to start her up to put the bike in the garage.
Hey presto fuel pumps fire up press the ignition..... nothing.
I have checked the fuses under the tank. They all seem ok.
?

Clint.

[antonye]

Check the small black relays next to the ECU, under the tank.

Take them out and swap them over.

If the fuel pump doesn't fire but the engine turns, then one of them is dead.

This happened to Hugh in Belgium, on the way back from Assen!

[clint]

Thanks Antonye.
I will give it a try.

Clint.

[clint]

Switched the two black relays over.
No joy.
Fuel pump starts up. Press the ignition..Nothing.

Clint.

[webbyc]

Is that why it was so cheap???

[CK]

starter solonoid? - worth checking if pumps have primed.
Any click at all from starter?

[clint]

CK....There was nothing when pressing the starter.

Went back to the bike after lunch and the thing started. Which is even more of a worry as the problem could be intermittant.

Chris... your only jealous.

Clint.

[webteam]

It is possible to arc between the two contacts of the starter solenoid, therefore bypassing it (BIG screwdriver - lots of care).

If the starter spins - your solenoid might well be defective.

Good luck
Frank - DSC Webteam

[bambam]

Originally Posted by clint

CK....There was nothing when pressing the starter.

Went back to the bike after lunch and the thing started. Which is even more of a worry as the problem could be intermittant.

Clint, I had the exact same problem. Intermittent failure with my 750ie and swapping the relays didn't make any difference.

At first it was just the occasional 'non-start' after a ride, but it quickly worsened into cutting out while I was riding - I had some nasty moments in traffic

I replaced both of them, at around £4 each, and it's been perfect for months now.

I realise it might not be the same problem, but it's a cheap start at solving it if it turns out to be.

- bambam

[clint]

Thanks for the info guys.
I will have another look over the bike at the weekend.

Clint.