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r_spald01 · 08-25-2007, 08:29 PM

I have found it necessary to replace my starter (yse I jumped the relay and nothing happened). my question is where is the starter motor located on a 1992 suzuki vs800?

DrBob · 08-25-2007, 10:05 PM

r_spald01 · 08-29-2007, 04:24 PM

Thank you very much. Is there anything else that you can think of that I also need to look out for when doing this?

DrBob · 09-04-2007, 08:05 AM

Nope, it's pretty straight forward.

r_spald01 · 09-08-2007, 08:33 PM

ok I pulled the starter and it tested fine. When I connected it to the wire and hit the starter I heard a rapid set of clickes but the starter didnt turn. what is causiing this?

SilverFire · 09-08-2007, 10:10 PM

Could possibly be a bad relay. Get a multimeter, and test the voltage from relay->starter, see what it's doing when you try to crank it. Also test the relay itself, see if it's making a solid connection when you try to crank it, you could have a loose wire from relay to starter.

I would also try pulling the starter button and testing it, you should have a solid connection when you push it in, but closed when not. It's a type of switch called a momentary pushbutton, which means it only connects when pushed.

r_spald01 · 09-20-2007, 11:51 PM

ok I have replaced both the starter and the relay. the engine turns over fine but doesn't "catch" I am putting the battery on a charger tonight but assuming the battery is good (brand new one bought from a dealer) what else should I do if charging the battery alone does not work?

08-25-2007, 08:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
r_spald01 Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 4	1992 suzuki vs800 starter I have found it necessary to replace my starter (yse I jumped the relay and nothing happened). my question is where is the starter motor located on a 1992 suzuki vs800?

08-25-2007, 10:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,763	__________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

08-29-2007, 04:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
r_spald01 Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 4	suzuki starter Thank you very much. Is there anything else that you can think of that I also need to look out for when doing this?

09-04-2007, 08:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,763	Nope, it's pretty straight forward. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

09-08-2007, 10:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
SilverFire Newbie Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 8	Could possibly be a bad relay. Get a multimeter, and test the voltage from relay->starter, see what it's doing when you try to crank it. Also test the relay itself, see if it's making a solid connection when you try to crank it, you could have a loose wire from relay to starter. I would also try pulling the starter button and testing it, you should have a solid connection when you push it in, but closed when not. It's a type of switch called a momentary pushbutton, which means it only connects when pushed. Last edited by SilverFire; 09-08-2007 at 10:12 PM. Reason: Added some more stuff

09-08-2007, 08:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
r_spald01 Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 4	ok I pulled the starter and it tested fine. When I connected it to the wire and hit the starter I heard a rapid set of clickes but the starter didnt turn. what is causiing this?

09-20-2007, 11:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
r_spald01 Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 4	ok I have replaced both the starter and the relay. the engine turns over fine but doesn't "catch" I am putting the battery on a charger tonight but assuming the battery is good (brand new one bought from a dealer) what else should I do if charging the battery alone does not work?

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