Hello Yall,
Got me a 85 Virago 700. Was running great. Had both hands operated on and could not ride for about 2 months. But I aint stupid (unless you ask my wife) and started it about 2 times a week. Then when I was ready to ride, the damn thing will not turn over.
Turn key to on position, headlights come on as normal. Press the start button and all that happens is the headlight turns off. Check at the starter for juice = nothin. Follow back to the starter relay. Arch the relay with a screwdriver and she fired up and purred like a fuzzy kitty at the titty bar after a huge tip. So I traced all the wiring (all the netural safety, side stand safety, clutch safety, "O Ring" in the seat safety, no broad on the back safety) and traced the problem to a relay under the seat. But I will be damned if I can locate one other than the dealer (for a small fee of $135.00.......up yours!)
The relay controls the turnsignals, safety start, brake lights and all the jazz. It has a part number on the front of 41R-71.
What the hell caused the damn thing to go bad and ANYBODY KNOW WHERE I CAN GET ONE WITHOUT HAVING TO CUT OFF MY LEG, ARM, OR NUT?????!!!!!!
Thanks yall,
Coil
Need to find new relay unit HELP HELP
may sound silly
This may sound silly, but have you checked the starter lock out switch on the right hand controls?