Starter problems

[Clive795]

Came back from Le Mans on Monday in heavy rain.

Got as far as Honfleur and on restarting I didn't need to use the start button!
As soon as i turned the key the bike just started all by itself!!

Stayed like this though a petrol stop, lunch stop, ferry crossing and now in my garage for two days.

I assume there is water in an electrical connection somewhere.

I am off to France again tonight (not on the bike thankfully) so it will have to wait for my return.

It is still in warranty but I am assuming any damage done by riding it ( is the starter constantly engaged ?) has been done so I will probably ride it to CW's.

Anyone else had this?

 

[bigchris]

If you want to have a quick look yourself - the starter motor is behind the plastic housing next to the gear shifter. Its held in place with I think 2 or 3 bolts that can be undone using your OEM toolkit.

I had an issue with mine in that the starter pin wouldnt retract from the crank when engine engaged, and did this as a roadside repair. If you take the plastic panel off you'll have access to the connections, and also note that its not as waterproof as you might like to believe.

 

[Clive795]

Thanks Chris,

I will have a look tonight if I get the chance.

Clive

 

[Bear]

Last time I rode a dealer demonstrator it had this problem. They reckoned the fault was in the starter button. Presumably it's only annoying otherwise they wouldn't have let me out on it.

 

[Pukmeister]

Spray your electrical controls with WD40 to displace the water from the switch. It may work.

Long term: Replace the switchgear.