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    RD07a dies after a bath

    After a faultless 150 mile run back from the Dragon Rally & as it was very road-dirty set about with a cold water pressure washer. After drying of bike it started & I rode it about 300 yards before it cut out. Ignition lights all working, cut out switch in the on position but when the starter is depressed nothing happens - no relay clicking, etc.
    Is there a main fuse which would make this happen? Only asking to save some possibly time wasting.
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    Re: RD07a dies after a bath

    Main fuse on my RD04 is on the starter selanoid, could be that or bad connections on starter side of things.
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    Re: RD07a dies after a bath

    Maybe worth checking the sidestand switch also?
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    Re: RD07a dies after a bath

    I'd start with the simples first if the fuses are OK
    Sidestand switch
    kill switch
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    Re: RD07a dies after a bath

    Quote Originally Posted by Snaphappy View Post
    I'd start with the simples first if the fuses are OK
    Sidestand switch
    kill switch
    +1 on that

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    Re: RD07a dies after a bath

    Should not have washed the bike,just ask whealie or Yen
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    Re: RD07a dies after a bath

    Thanks for your inputs guys , now all sorted. The lack of power to the starter button was fuse 3 (10amp) had blown. It had blown (6 fuses later) due there being water in the multi pin plug of the starter solenoid and 2 of the 4 plugs on the ignition ecu (? to the rear of the starter solenoid). All connections filled with waterproof grease so shouldn't arise again.

    All set for the Welsh Invasion ( I know I'm already nearly there )
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