bike wont start, still

[BA80]

If your SG only has three wires, two red/white and a blue/white, then that switch is off a 78-79 model.

I didn't open the sheathing, I just felt what I thought was 3 wires through the sheathing.

[Throop25]

okay so yes thats what i was saying, in the off position i have 12 volts on one wire nothing everywhere elese when i click the switch to run i lose that 12 volts to a gremlin, secondly where do i get a new switch, im gonna take this one apart and clean it but i dont know where my power is going when i turn it to the on position

[mikubuilder]

Throop, look at the diagram in post #29, the kill switch, in on position should have continuity from one red/white to the other red/white, and your start button(when pressed) should have continuity to ground(in handle bar, I presume)

[DGXSER]

in the off position i have 12 volts on one wire nothing everywhere elese when i click the switch to run i lose that 12 volts to a gremlin

Ok, so where are you measuring at? Moving the switch almost can not lose the power that was there on the red/white wire from the fuse. So it almost has to be internal to the switch.

secondly where do i get a new switch, im gonna take this one apart and clean it but i dont know where my power is going when i turn it to the on position

You can find a replacement switch HERE

Be careful cleaning the switch is there more than a few small components like springs and c-clips and small metal balls that will search out remote crevices of your work area that you may never discover. DAMHIKIJK

[crazy steve]

...but i dont know where my power is going when i turn it to the on position

How are you checking for power? To check voltage, one meter lead has to go to ground. If you're checking between the two wires, closing the switch takes away any difference of potential and the voltage will 'disappear'. If you are checking to ground, then chances are very good that you have a poor connection in a plug or connection or a partial short to ground.

Go back and carefully read this: http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35339 until you understand it, then check each connection starting at the fusebox.

There are NO shortcuts when checking electrical....

[CaptonZap]

There are NO shortcuts when checking electrical....[/I][/B]

Aww Steve, all I want to do is ride this thing. Just tell me what is wrong, and how to fix it, quick. CZ

[Throop25]

so i found my gremlin, corrosion, the plug for the killswitch , thanks alot steve and everyone else who put up with my newb self..thanks guys ooks like ill make it to the blessing after all

[DGXSER]

Cool, good job finding the problem!! Now, I would highly recommend you not stop at that one connector, take the next rainy day and pull the tank and seat off, the headlight out, the side covers off, and start at one and working to the other cleaning each and every connector on the bike. And especially the ones hiding behind the fuse box mount.

[Throop25]

that is my plan for tommorow, right after i take it for a ride

[CaptonZap]

that is my plan for tommorow, right after i take it for a ride

Excellent! While you are out riding, stop in at your favorite parts store, and get a tube of this stuff;
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...824_0361152134
After you clean the contacts, apply some grease to both halves, and plug them back in. You will be good for years of worry free connections.
CZ