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Sifu:
No noise. When it decides to light the dash up i use the kick start .. then it’s fine.again Friday started first time with push of button. Will try to take it for a spin this week.

K2-K6:

--- Quote from: Sifu on October 20, 2025, 04:26:59 AM ---No noise. When it decides to light the dash up i use the kick start .. then it’s fine.again Friday started first time with push of button. Will try to take it for a spin this week.

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Sounds like a load dependent intermitency in electrics.  Crusty or insecure electrical connection that won't accept the necessary loading to keep the volts flowing. If the electric start loading causes it to croak, then that's reasonable indication of something unable to take that capacity through it's intended connection.

First point would be to check both  battery terminals, their lead  condition and then the other ends of those leads wherever they attach.

The back end of ignition key switch can also have this effect too, and may cause supply to drop out at inconvenient moment.

taysidedragon:

--- Quote from: Sifu on October 18, 2025, 10:53:13 AM ---Thanks for help . I’m not mechanical minded . The bike has started to have a couple of issues 1 being I’ve been told it’s electric, out for ride and when i stop and get off bike say for 10min i return and put key in nothing no dash no start . After putting key in / out a few times it lights up and starts ….2  right hand switch gear not available anymore but k7 is same but none available.

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Definitely sounds like an ignition switch or wiring problem. Spray some contact cleaner or WD40 down the key slot and switch the key on and off a few times. Wiggle it about to see if the ignition comes on.
Also check the electrical connections to the base of the switch to see if any are loose or intermittent.  Sometimes there can be an intermittent connection in the wiring loom where it goes around the headstock. Switch ignition on and move handlebars left and right to see if that shows any intermittent connection.

Johnny4428:
Just remembered that I had an issue with my 550 years ago if you turned too tight a corner the bike just cut out! 😂 ignition switch was knacked.

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