XS-11 Kill Switch

[rlindsay]

Recently acquired '78XS. Can't start it. PO states that last shut down was with kill switch, ran good until then. Bike has been sitting almost a year, unknown how long it sat before he got it. Started, ran good, shut off, restart ran good, shut off no longer can start. No electric to lights etc. I am almost 100 per cent sure it's kill switch but I don't see a kill switch listed on any parts in any parts dealer etc. Am I being the stupid one here? Can I get a kill switch or am I using the wrong nomenclature. Please help with this newby XS owner.

All help appreciated,

Rod

[Dragonrider]

Taillight and horns and such should still work even if the kill switch is off.

Check your fuses closely . . . and if stock there is a master fuse in a rubbery bump under the seat or LEFT side cover, not in the main fuse box. Check it as well.

I would also check battery connections, and if the battery is good. After that, start checking all the connectors on the bike.

[strom]

Do what dragonrider wrote...

If the starter turns over the engine, the killswitch is OK.

If the starter doesn't turn the engine, and all u hear is a click, check the starter wires. And fuses... u never know.

If nothing happens when u hit the starter button, it may be the killswitch or the start button. Or starter relay.

Try kickstarting it, check the plugs for sparks, check the battery, etc...


LP

[rlindsay]

thanks

I'll do the recommends on this animal Friday the 26th as I lucked out and got that day off.......I think this bike needs a name, but at a loss as the good ones (the ones that fit) seem to be taken. Oh well, have a great one and thanx again.