S4 not starting - Page 2

Darren69 · 05-01-2018, 07:37 PM

If it started ok when you shorted the solenoid then it may be an issue with the plug that feeds into the solenoid via the start buttton or the button itself. It's a poor quality connector and not very weather proof and the wire is prone to breakage at the headstock too sometimes or so I have heard. My money is on the block connector since that is always weak.

jerry · 06-01-2018, 04:43 AM

solved ... all the wiring , switches and relays ok It was the solenoid , new yamaha one for £8 all ok now

Darren69 · 06-01-2018, 12:57 PM

Good choice. Glad you got it sorted. I fitted a Honda CB Superdream starter solenoid on my Laverda 1200 Mirage which cost me about £5 and thinking it wouldn't be able to cope but its been fine. It actually starts easier than the S4 does.

Darren69 · 06-01-2018, 01:03 PM

Oh yeah, and it has those cheapo Halfords battery cables too!

05-01-2018, 07:37 PM	#16
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,029	If it started ok when you shorted the solenoid then it may be an issue with the plug that feeds into the solenoid via the start buttton or the button itself. It's a poor quality connector and not very weather proof and the wire is prone to breakage at the headstock too sometimes or so I have heard. My money is on the block connector since that is always weak. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

06-01-2018, 04:43 AM	#17
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,831	solved ... all the wiring , switches and relays ok It was the solenoid , new yamaha one for £8 all ok now __________________ MONSTERMAN

06-01-2018, 12:57 PM	#18
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,029	Good choice. Glad you got it sorted. I fitted a Honda CB Superdream starter solenoid on my Laverda 1200 Mirage which cost me about £5 and thinking it wouldn't be able to cope but its been fine. It actually starts easier than the S4 does. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

06-01-2018, 01:03 PM	#19
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,029	Oh yeah, and it has those cheapo Halfords battery cables too! __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage