Hello from vs700 starter land.

miketron75 · Post by **miketron75** » Wed Apr 05, 2017 3:03 pm

Hello, I just joined this forum and I hope I'm in the right place because I am working on a 1986 vs700 and it needs a new starter. The story is that the solenoid is good the kickstand switch has been bypassed the clutch safety switch and neutral safety switch appear to be functioning and the starter switch at the handle also appears to work so I have been given the bike and a good a starter to install. I ordered a manual but if anyone can help me with some instructions I would be very appreciative! The stand indicator light is always on on the gauge display but it can't be started by jumping the solenoid so it looks like the starter is the problem. Thanks in advance

Lechy · Post by **Lechy** » Wed Apr 05, 2017 7:56 pm

Welcome aboard. You would be better off posting your question in the tech section, you will get the best help available. Meanwhile try shorting out the connections on the starter solenoid with a screwdriver, watch out there will be sparks.
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miketron75 · Post by **miketron75** » Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:40 am

tried all that , that's why I am here...

Lechy · Post by **Lechy** » Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:53 am

To change the starter you will have to drain the water, then remove the chrome tube over the starter cover, remove the small manifold, a real bitch as it's tight in there, remove the cover, remove the cable, remove the 2 bolts and pry the motor back, reassemble in the reverse.

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Suzuki Johnny · Post by **Suzuki Johnny** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 5:35 am

Welcome to the board [emoji106]

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