Cannot start in gear.

setasai · August 12th, 2011, 05:43 PM

Just as title suggests. It's been a longstanding issue that I have been too lazy to work on but it occurred to me that if I ever had to bumpstart it, I wouldnt be able to since it doesnt start in gear normally.

What are the likely suspects?

-clutch switch
-kickstand switch (works because it starts in neutral and dies when put into gear)
-??? anything else?

Could it be that the clutch switch tab doesnt have enough space to activate?

EDIT: Nevermind. It was exactly that. I usually use the clutch with 2 fingers and so the lever was never pulled in enough. I looked at the tab and I really needed to squeeze the clutch all the way for it to activate. Good to know if anybody is wondering.

Honko · August 12th, 2011, 06:01 PM

Actually, that is good to know, thank you! When I first started riding and I'd stall at a light or a stop sign sometimes I'd be able to just start it right back up while in first and sometimes I'd have to switch it into neutral to start it again and never really understood why. I'll have to see if this solves the problem.

Bosgarage57 · August 12th, 2011, 06:14 PM

I have the same problem I have bar end mirrors, and sometimes they vibrate down to where the clutch wont touch the handlebar all the way so it wont start. Gotta watch for it

setasai · August 12th, 2011, 06:33 PM

I'm actually thinking about filing down that switch a little bit.

cuong-nutz · February 27th, 2012, 10:59 AM

I got around to taking off my clutch switch finally since I have not been able to start in gear for the past few months now.

Let me tell you, they use loc-tite on those soft screws that hold the clutch switch in. Make sure you have the right phillips screwdriver or else you'll booger up the head of the screw.

You may end up snapping off the choke plastic cable holder that holds it into the combo switch when you attempt to get to switch. I did.

One of the contacts was grounded down so it wasn't making contact. I also replaced the switch on the ZZR600 and the switches are identical.

http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/zzr...ch-switch.html

setasai · February 27th, 2012, 11:43 AM

Thanks for the link, I just ignored this issue forever. Maybe I'll get around to fixing it this weekend.

CZroe · March 4th, 2012, 10:18 PM

I need to fix mine too. It started acting up around August last year.

August 12th, 2011, 05:43 PM	#1
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Cannot start in gear. Just as title suggests. It's been a longstanding issue that I have been too lazy to work on but it occurred to me that if I ever had to bumpstart it, I wouldnt be able to since it doesnt start in gear normally. What are the likely suspects? -clutch switch -kickstand switch (works because it starts in neutral and dies when put into gear) -??? anything else? Could it be that the clutch switch tab doesnt have enough space to activate? EDIT: Nevermind. It was exactly that. I usually use the clutch with 2 fingers and so the lever was never pulled in enough. I looked at the tab and I really needed to squeeze the clutch all the way for it to activate. Good to know if anybody is wondering.

February 27th, 2012, 10:59 AM	#5
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	I got around to taking off my clutch switch finally since I have not been able to start in gear for the past few months now. Let me tell you, they use loc-tite on those soft screws that hold the clutch switch in. Make sure you have the right phillips screwdriver or else you'll booger up the head of the screw. You may end up snapping off the choke plastic cable holder that holds it into the combo switch when you attempt to get to switch. I did. One of the contacts was grounded down so it wasn't making contact. I also replaced the switch on the ZZR600 and the switches are identical. http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/zzr...ch-switch.html __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

February 27th, 2012, 11:43 AM	#6
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Thanks for the link, I just ignored this issue forever. Maybe I'll get around to fixing it this weekend. __________________________________________________ 2009 Ninja 250R SE Green Sport Touring Style: ZG ST; Symtec heated grips; RAM GPS w/ mUSB; DIY reshaped seat; DIY Givi E21 Sidecases; 15T sprocket

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August 12th, 2011, 06:01 PM	#2
Honko ninjette.org sage Name: Hyon Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Green SE Posts: 574	Actually, that is good to know, thank you! When I first started riding and I'd stall at a light or a stop sign sometimes I'd be able to just start it right back up while in first and sometimes I'd have to switch it into neutral to start it again and never really understood why. I'll have to see if this solves the problem.

August 12th, 2011, 06:14 PM	#3
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	I have the same problem I have bar end mirrors, and sometimes they vibrate down to where the clutch wont touch the handlebar all the way so it wont start. Gotta watch for it

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setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	I'm actually thinking about filing down that switch a little bit.

March 4th, 2012, 10:18 PM	#7
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I need to fix mine too. It started acting up around August last year.