Need clutch to start

[BobA]

If it's only a 2 wire going to the clutch switch and it starts when the clutch is pulled in then it can't be that switch as it's clearly operating

DOH!!! You're quite correct young Boris! I must pay more attention at the back, rather than throwing these silly paper planes at teacher!


Didn't you have a problem with the kill switch a while back Chris? Perhaps it's come back to haunt you?

Failing that, like I say, possibly one of the diodes on the safety circuit. When the plug in one went on my RD04 I got odd faults, like not starting, or neutral light permamently on.

[Whealie]

Can't help with whatever problem you are having

On an aside note I always use a clutch when starting any engine albeit car or bike

No chance of a kangaroo if it's stuck in gear but mainly an old habit from old cars in winter and modern big V twins. There is less drain on the battery and starter

I think it may have been a problem earlier as I often do that anyway when on the bike so might not have noticed.

I noticed it first while trying to put my credit card away left handed at a petrol station and hitting the starter switch with my right hand. Also, when starting the bike first thing and thinking I'd leave it running for a minute or two while putting my gloves and helmet on. Then I started to noticed it would sometimes works and sometimes not.