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98 5th gen starter problem

3 posts Started 28 Nov 2011 Last recovered post 28 Nov 2011 Wayback Machine snapshot 27 Jun 2012

#1
friday morning i went out and started my bike as usual,when i returned to ride to worki noticed a noise that was different.it seems my starter was running with the engine and i could not get it to stop.it ran the battery down before i could get my hands on a wrench to take off a cable,now any time you put power on the battery it cranks it dosent matter if the key is on or offf if its on it starts if its off it just cranks.i believe the starter relay has failed i cant seem to find it and seek assistance from someone who may know where it si located.  thanks
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#2
I think it's in the tail?
#3
Could be the relay, but the start button is the thing that provides the power to the relay. Either way, find the relay and see what's up. Give the start button a look too.
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