It worked fine yesterday, it feels like a loose connection because the battery is fine and when the starter motor does turn over it starts fine. It's one year old and the battery terminals are fine.
Also just got it back from bike shop two days ago after getting a rear tyre changed.....
Thanks for any help
My bike hesitates when starting and only turns over when releasing the start button. What should I check?
try using WD40 on the starter switch and give the insides a good clean....check the power of the battery, it might be knackerd thus not have just enough power to turn the engine...when you press the starter does your headlight go out completely? hope this helps! wot bike you got?
My bike hesitates when starting and only turns over when releasing the start button. What should I check?
Is it an older Yamaha Virago? It was a common problem.
The problem is the switch behind your starter button. Its corroded or burned.
The switch can be dismantled and cleaned with contact cleaner but there is a tiny spring inside that tends to jump out and hide.
Corrosion can cause the tiny ttits that make it work to burn, in which case, the switch is shot.
The switch itself cannot be replaced, the entire switch box and wiring, must be.
