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Post by ramblinman on Jan 20, 2014 9:47:15 GMT -5
couple days ago my ignition switch stopped working. turned the key and had no power. i unhooked it and was able to kick start. well last night i couldn't get it running by kick starting and had to borrow my friends car to get to work. any way i can wire it myself so i can use the electric starter until my replacement arrives?
it is an atm50 with the 5 pin plug.
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Post by millsc on Jan 20, 2014 10:01:40 GMT -5
Jump the solenoid
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Post by ramblinman on Jan 20, 2014 10:20:18 GMT -5
how do i do that? i believe my starter looks like this:  ok, so where is the solenoid?... i'll poke my head in the engine later. i can do that without hooking the ignition back up or should i reconnect everything? |
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Post by ramblinman on Jan 20, 2014 11:01:40 GMT -5
i got it started with jumping the solenoid. thx for the tip! can i put the rubber covers back on without electrocuting myself while it is running?
or should i just ride it like that and cover them when i stop?
edit: new problem: i have a flat tire... it never ends with this beast. lol
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Post by millsc on Jan 20, 2014 11:33:21 GMT -5
You can put the covers back on it won't shock you, put some fix a flat in the tire until you can afford to get a new tire or maybe tire plus will patch it for cheap. If you can find the hole you can get a plug kit for pretty cheap.
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Post by ramblinman on Jan 20, 2014 12:18:26 GMT -5
You can put the covers back on it won't shock you, put some fix a flat in the tire until you can afford to get a new tire or maybe tire plus will patch it for cheap. If you can find the hole you can get a plug kit for pretty cheap. thx, i'm hoping it is just the tire seal. i put dyna beads in yesterday. i'll put air in it later and search for the leak. |
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Post by ramblinman on Jan 20, 2014 13:55:29 GMT -5
it has a slow leak in the valve stem... go figure, it was fine until i put air in it yesterday.
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Post by alleyoop on Jan 20, 2014 14:02:27 GMT -5
Check the valve inside the stem it could be loose tighten it up. If its leaking outside where it goes into the rim then a new valve stem is needed. Probably has a little crack in the rubber seat.
Alleyoop
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Post by ramblinman on Jan 20, 2014 14:23:11 GMT -5
Check the valve inside the stem it could be loose tighten it up. yep, that is where it is leaking. i'll give that a try before i order new one. temporary fixed it with thread locker, seems to have stopped it for now. |
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Post by millsc on Jan 20, 2014 14:28:06 GMT -5
You can get a new valve stem at auto parts store or even walmart
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Post by alleyoop on Jan 20, 2014 14:29:09 GMT -5
You know you can go to any auto parts store and get just the valve they usually come in a package of 4 they have rubber an O-Ring at the bottom, very easy and permanent fix.
Alleyoop
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Post by ramblinman on Jan 20, 2014 14:40:19 GMT -5
You can get a new valve stem at auto parts store or even walmart You know you can go to any auto parts store and get just the valve they usually come in a package of 4 they have rubber an O-Ring at the bottom, very easy and permanent fix. Alleyoop thx guys, i'll do that instead of ordering one. guess the lesson here is don't buy cheap valve stems. they are only about 6 months old. |
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..BAD TO THE BONE..