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Hello from south east uk

Started by Silverback1200, April 29, 2018, 10:28:10 AM

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Silverback1200

I've just become the proud owner of a 93 fj1200, looking forward to the nice weather coming up. My fj has done 55000 with full history. Progressive springs and Hagon shock. Will do a few bits to it I think. One thing I noticed on first ride Home is I stalled it but it wouldn't restart when in gear and clutch in, is this because the switch on the clutch is worn out

red

Quote from: Silverback1200 on April 29, 2018, 10:28:10 AMI've just become the proud owner of a 93 fj1200, looking forward to the nice weather coming up. My fj has done 55000 with full history. Progressive springs and Hagon shock. Will do a few bits to it I think. One thing I noticed on first ride Home is I stalled it but it wouldn't restart when in gear and clutch in, is this because the switch on the clutch is worn out
Silverback1200,

Welcome to the FJ sandbox!  Pull up a seat, and be among friends.

It's easy to separate the connector for the clutch switch from the bike harness.  Then you can use a continuity meter (multimeter) connected to the contact pins to see if the clutch switch operates reliably.  If you do not have a multimeter, just borrow one for the minute.  They typically cost US$30~US$50 and as the name implies, they are useful for many test operations.  Most will have a beeper function for continuity, a bar graph line across the bottom to show how much of the measurement range is used, and a protective fuse inside.  Choose one that uses common batteries, and buy twice the batteries needed, so you will always have a good set on hand.  I recommend rechargeable batteries, such as nickel-metal-hydride, because they are much cheaper in the long run.

Welcome to the madhouse.    :biggrin:
Cheers,
Red

P.S. Life is too short, and health is too valuable, to ride on cheap parade-duty tires.