Kill switch issue

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fra8877 · #1 Unread post by **fra8877** » Sun May 18, 2008 10:22 am

I have a 1985 Honda Magna vf700. The bike is in great condition and runs like a champ but has a strange problem that I would like to correct if I could without taking her to the shop.

If i turn the bike off with the kill switch, when I turn it back on and try to start it, I get nothing. The power stays on but I get nothing from the starter. I have to turn the kill switch on and off a bunch of times then it will start again. Usually this just happens if I use the kill switch, but last night it did it to me without touching the kill switch at all. I just had to turn the switch on and off a bunch of times to get her to start. I don't want this to one day get me stranded so any ideas I would greatly appreciate. Thanks a bunch. - Forest Ayers

Johnj · #2 Unread post by **Johnj** » Sun May 18, 2008 12:18 pm

There are two solutions to your problem. First remove and disassemble the switch housing. Clean and adjust the switch contacts. Reassemble and reinstall the switch housing.
Second, tale it to a shop.

fra8877 · #3 Unread post by **fra8877** » Sun May 18, 2008 12:44 pm

Ok, would this be someone someone with little knowledge can do. I have common sense so if its fairly simple I think I can do it. Doesn't look too complicated to take it apart, I looked at it earlier its just 2 screws underneath. Thanks a lot. - Forest Ayers

Johnj · #4 Unread post by **Johnj** » Sun May 18, 2008 12:51 pm

I think it would be pretty simple but I'm a mechanic so I take things apart and fix them all the time.

fra8877 · #5 Unread post by **fra8877** » Sun May 18, 2008 3:09 pm

Ok thanks I appreciate it.