Won't turn over no sounds

Won't turn over no sounds 25 Aug 2014 11:46 #645097

Alijaj805 Topic Author Offline User Posts: 10 Thank you received: 0	Hey guys I'm new to the motorcycle world this is my first bike. It ran when I got it then just stopped cranking over. It's a 83 kz750 I get power and all but the starter doesn't turn nor do I hear any relays and I'm not exactly sure how to test the solenoid switch for the starter. Any help will be appreciated thank you ahead of time
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Won't turn over no sounds 25 Aug 2014 12:59 #645109

650ed Offline User Posts: 15344 Thank you received: 2829	Are you pulling in the clutch lever when you try to start it? Is the "kill" switch in the "RUN" position? Have you checked the fuses? Ed 1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Won't turn over no sounds 25 Aug 2014 13:31 #645111

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After you've done everything 650ed said & every thing checks out
Try wiggling the plug for the wires attached to the clutch perch

1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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Won't turn over no sounds 25 Aug 2014 13:53 #645114

Alijaj805 Topic Author Offline User Posts: 10 Thank you received: 0	It is on run and I checked all fuses. And what do u mean by clutch perch? All wires seamed fine even the clutch switch and it's in natural
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Won't turn over no sounds 25 Aug 2014 14:16 #645116

650ed Offline User Posts: 15344 Thank you received: 2829	Once more......... When you tried to start the bike did you pull in the clutch lever (that's the handle thingy on the left side of the handlebars that you pull in to shift gears) ??? Ed 1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Won't turn over no sounds 25 Aug 2014 14:16 #645117

pete greek1 Offline User Posts: 1510 Thank you received: 185	The starter lockout switch located on the clutch handle 1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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Won't turn over no sounds 25 Aug 2014 14:23 #645118

Alijaj805 Topic Author Offline User Posts: 10 Thank you received: 0	Yes I'm pilling the clutch leaver . I also wonder does it connect those two wires or disconnect them to let the starter engage
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Won't turn over no sounds 25 Aug 2014 15:00 #645121

650ed Offline User Posts: 15344 Thank you received: 2829	It connects them. Ed 1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Won't turn over no sounds 25 Aug 2014 15:03 #645122

Alijaj805 Topic Author Offline User Posts: 10 Thank you received: 0	Ok we'll It did nothing is it possible that it's the starter solinoid doing this? I literally don't hear anything when I try and start it
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Won't turn over no sounds 25 Aug 2014 15:19 #645124

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I saw that you checked the fuses, and I'm not trying to second guess you, but if you have the glass tube fuses you may want to check them again. Here's why - Sometimes the filament inside the tube is perfectly fine and not burned, but one end of the filament will break free from the end cap due to vibration and age. When this happens the fuse looks perfect even though it will not conduct electricity. This can be checked using a meter or by trying another fuse in its place. I had this happen to me a good distance from my home, and I stumbled onto the the solution (spare fuse) through pure desperation. Ed

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)