Bike not starting without hitting relay

[Frisco 415]

All the lights turn on like normal then I hit the start button and nothing happens... and no I don't have the kill switch on. Then I connect the two relay bolts on the side with a metal object and it starts up no problem. WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON! and Im supposed to be heading on a trip saturday

[Noble]

Well it could be the relay or anyplace in the relay control circuit starting with the push button, clutch lever interlock, side stand interlock or elsewhere???

[gerryb]

 I connect the two relay bolts on the side with a metal object and it starts up no problem. WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!

 

If this is the case, then the starter relay is not getting 12v when you press the starter button.

Quick test - take 12v from the battery and energize the relay - if it clicks and energizes the 

starter then the problem is "up-stream" of the relay. Could be a host of reasons:

Side stand connection

Clutch lever connection

Neutral connection

broken wire

Turn signal relay (behind the headlight)

Loose connection........

 

Get a wiring diagram and trace the problem back from the starter relay

 

Gerry

[Frisco 415]

Thanks for all the help going to take a look and see what I can do