ejustin34 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Just bought a 05 R1 from a friend. Wouldnt start so got it on the cheap. Finally got the neutral light to come on but now when i try to start the bike, kickstand up clutch in all a get is a click then the insturement cluster goes blank. let off the ignition insturement cluster comes back on as if i just turned the key to on. Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted August 15, 2015 Moderator Share Posted August 15, 2015 could be like a flat battery, or a loose / dirty connection to the battery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 As above and bad earth, might be a faulty starter motor, check the brushes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted August 15, 2015 Moderator Share Posted August 15, 2015 (edited) Magic porridge gone cold, if you had said hello in the new members area I could have kept it warm. Edited August 15, 2015 by Cynic 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnerz89 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 If it hasn't got a crank then it definitely won't run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejustin34 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 thanks think i figured it out. It seems i have a short to ground through the ignition kill switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted August 18, 2015 Moderator Share Posted August 18, 2015 Seriously. Forums are at heart a collection of mates talking bikes and taking the p.A much used comparison is a group of mates in the pub. If you asked the same question there straight out without even a hi. What would happen.The yoc is a VERY active forum with many members and few real rules. One big sensitivity of the masses though is first post questions.Glad you sorted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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