Condensation or cold affecting clutch switch?

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shirleysd · Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:28 am

I have a Suzuki Marauder. I went from nice weather (bike started fine) to cold/ foggy weather and the bike wouldn't start. It would when someone pushed me and i let out the clutch in second. When I touched the pin coming out of the clutch switch so that it would come out farther, the bike started. When I got back to nice weather, I didn't need to do that anymore. WHY??
Thanks
Shirley

#2 Unread post by **9000white** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 1:24 pm

the contacts in the clutch switch need cleaning.take it apart and spray some contact cleaner in it.contact cleaner from radio shack.

shirleysd · #3 Unread post by **shirleysd** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 2:49 pm

I'll try that, so you think the moisture built up on the dirty contacts?
I've had no problem with it starting since I got back into dryer weather.

thanks
Shirley