1992 Suzuki Intruder VS 800 wont start

[ststk9]

My bike wont start when I hit the starter switch. Nothing happens. It will crank when I roll it off. There are 2 wires coming out of the starter switch that connect to a black box on the front brake lever. When I checked to see if they were tight, the starter worked. I pushed on them to make sure they were tight and the starter wouldnt work. Is it the starter switch or the black box under the front brake lever?

[Skier]

I'm not familiar with that model, but some bikes won't start if the sidestand is down or the clutch not in. Or the front brake not applied, I guess.

I would check, in this order, if present:

1. sidestand switch
2. clutch switch
3. front brake switch
4. neutral switch

If jostling one of those gets things working again, check the wiring, clean the sensor, etc... Give it a good, critical look!