Starting problem

'98 Trophy 900.

Goes like this. Book approved starting method. Full choke. Press
button. Vrrrooooom.

Actual starting method. Full choke. Press Button. Nothing. Needles
to say, intermittent.

Now, after a lot of buggering about I noticed that it would allways
start if I pulled the clutch in. Wednesday I got it. Clutch out - nowt
- clutch in - vroommm. Switch off engine - clutch out nowt - clutch in
- vrrrooomm.

Soooo....I think it's that clever bit of buggery that kills the engine
if you knock it into gear with the clutch out. Now I *do* have the
neutral light, so whats going on?

I can't to find the offending switch so that I can replace it. Clutch
lever? In the gubbins of the gearbox?

Anyone any ideas? Apart from sell the bike and get a proper one :-(

 

'98 Trophy 900.

Has it got a sidestand ?
If it has then check the switch on it if fitted

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Yep, and a sidestand cut out switch. Hmmmm. I thought about that, cos
it has been known to bounce down during 'enthusiastic' riding, but I
didn't think the clutch bit would override it.

OK, I need to check that out. It is a bit fucked up so I'll get a new
one anyhow. Cheers.

 

I'm not *100%* sure, but ISTR my Triple will only run with the sidestand
down if the clutch is in.
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You could be right, istr the same thing. I will definitly check that
out. Won't be able to get to it for a couple of weeks, but I'll post
back if that's the problem.

Ta muchly everyone.