Wing wont start (1 Viewer)

[meanders]

You can get proper contact cleaner from Toolstation or Screwfix as well as electrical wholesalers. Interestingly, WD40 do a branded one but any labeled contact cleaner will do the job.

If I had a tenner for every bit of electronics I have had to clean over the years that's been given the WD40 treatment, it would make a very useful amount. Would you use washing up liquid in your washing machine, or more relevant, put olive oil in an engine because it's 'all oil'?

 

[Geistguy]

Don't know about the switch but i have tried it with the side stand in the up position, still nowt.

Switch could be stuck?

 

[The Coops]

Gear position indicator switch not working via clutch being not engaged (serious) or not enough bling on it If all the lights etc are coming on it will be one of the fail safe switches as many have mentioned, its a case of trial and error, start at the kill switch and work your way through to the sidestand switch, clean all the contacts (isopropyl alcohol) and check for resistance/ continuity

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[WESTY66]

Maybe it identifies itself as a Harley

Only Harley I had that failed to start was a 1200 shovel head Electraglide (used to belong to James Garner allegedly) I just pushed it up to top of carpark at squires milk bar and bumped it off and away I went

 

[gus-lopez]

Would you use washing up liquid in your washing machine,

lots of foam though

 

[PhilMary]

Not laughing really bobnick but my bicycle starts first time everytime.

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[meanders]

lots of foam though

Brings back memories of when I was a trainee manager at Currys in the 70's. Sent out to a Hoover Keymatic that the owner had put normal powder in rather than auto powder. Suds everywhere.

 

[bobnick]

Gear position indicator switch not working via clutch being not engaged (serious) or not enough bling on it If all the lights etc are coming on it will be one of the fail safe switches as many have mentioned, its a case of trial and error, start at the kill switch and work your way through to the sidestand switch, clean all the contacts (isopropyl alcohol) and check for resistance/ continuity

It's a DCT (automatic) so no clutch.

 

[bobnick]

Not laughing really bobnick but my bicycle starts first time everytime.

Still not going to get one

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[Yorick]

Is kill switch ON?

I've never fallen for that old chestnut. Oh no, not me

 

[bobnick]

Is kill switch ON?

I've never fallen for that old chestnut. Oh no, not me

First thing i checked as i also have never been caught out by it

 

[robnchris]

It does sound like the logic is your problem as all the dash lights are ready to go, side stand switch fault, kill switch fault.
Try running a live straight to the starter solenoid, and please don't use WD40, though you can buy WD40 Specialist Contact Cleaner.

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[TheBig1]

Jaws Is the man who knows about such things. Maybe he could offer advice?

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

used to belong to James Garner allegedly)

I always use to think James Garner was cool, now you have crushed me

 

[bobnick]

It does sound like the logic is your problem as all the dash lights are ready to go, side stand switch fault, kill switch fault.
Try running a live straight to the starter solenoid, and please don't use WD40, though you can buy WD40 Specialist Contact Cleaner.

Thanks for that but that is way beyond my abilities

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[bobnick]

Been busy this afternoon so not been able to do anything.
In the morning i will be phoning Bill Smiths Honda to collect the bike and sort it.
Can't be doing all this spannering stuff.
Thanks for all the advice on trying to sort it.
It's a 19 plate and 8,000 miles on so getting a bit old now. Might get a new one.

 

[robnchris]

Been busy this afternoon so not been able to do anything.
In the morning i will be phoning Bill Smiths Honda to collect the bike and sort it.
Can't be doing all this spannering stuff.
Thanks for all the advice on trying to sort it.
It's a 19 plate and 8,000 miles on so getting a bit old now. Might get a new one.

You obviously have more faith in Smiths than I do, wouldn't the RAC or any other recovery lot you might be with be a better option?

 

[PP Bear]

Just in case you’re missing it mate and need a wing fix

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[bobnick]

You obviously have more faith in Smiths than I do, wouldn't the RAC or any other recovery lot you might be with be a better option?

As always the RAC-AA and the like would come, can't fix it take you to the Honda garage.
I don't have faith in any dealer..........i have NO OPTION.

 

[chesterfield hooligan]

Perhaps it's working from home.

 

[Dutch 68]

You obviously have more faith in Smiths than I do, wouldn't the RAC or any other recovery lot you might be with be a better option? Hi

Been busy this afternoon so not been able to do anything.
In the morning i will be phoning Bill Smiths Honda to collect the bike and sort it.
Can't be doing all this spannering stuff.
Thanks for all the advice on trying to sort it.
It's a 19 plate and 8,000 miles on so getting a bit old now. Might get a new one.

it’s never too late to come to your senses and buy a nice Ducati

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[Russell's Dad]

Do you need to pull the brake on to get the starter to work? My mighty Suzuki Address needs this!!!!!

 

[bobnick]

Do you need to pull the brake on to get the starter to work? My mighty Suzuki Address needs this!!!!!

No not on a propper bike

 

[bobnick]

We are away at Oxon Hall M T W T so will sort on Friday when i get back.

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[jongood]

Been busy this afternoon so not been able to do anything.
In the morning i will be phoning Bill Smiths Honda to collect the bike and sort it.
Can't be doing all this spannering stuff.
Thanks for all the advice on trying to sort it.
It's a 19 plate and 8,000 miles on so getting a bit old now. Might get a new one.

Better off getting an older one, fewer electronics = less chance of going wrong in my book. Might even get one with a kick start

 

[bobnick]

Better off getting an older one, fewer electronics = less chance of going wrong in my book. Might even get one with a kick start

Only issue i've had with it. Serviced every year is all.

 

[andyjc]

After charging the battery did you use a multimeter to check it was holding its charge? A low battery might be enough to power the dash lights but not enough to energise the starter solenoid.

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[Steve and Denise]

As always the RAC-AA and the like would come, can't fix it take you to the Honda garage.
I don't have faith in any dealer..........i have NO OPTION.

I like that statement (I don’t have faith in any dealer)
but you are taking it there as you yourself can’t fix it

 

[bobnick]

After charging the battery did you use a multimeter to check it was holding its charge? A low battery might be enough to power the dash lights but not enough to energise the starter solenoid.

My battery charger has a meter to show fully charged.

 

[bobnick]

I like that statement (I don’t have faith in any dealer)
but you are taking it there as you yourself can’t fix it

I'm open to any alternative suggestions. And no i don't have faith in dealers, BUT, they WILL get the bike started...................i think/hope.
Oh and i'm not taking it, they will collect it

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