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Start-up button

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Michael Bray

Just got it firing!
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Faulty start-up button issues. I would like to hear back about the ways various folks dealt with this problem. In my case, the spring is no longer engaged. I can depress the button manually, and pull it back by hand because it won't spring back. Thankfully it does not stay engaged in the starting process, grinding away on the starter. However, lately, I simply pull in the clutch, and it starts. I have used contact cleaner and that helps. Unfortunately I only have a rainproof cover, but no indoor storage. This wet Pacific climate is penetrating and it can effect my electric contacts fer sure. The point is though, I have not replaced the starter button system because, ...well, heck. It just keeps on ticking. The barber where I get my haircut told a joke about Moto Guzzi's that all the other barbers laughed hysterically at. The barber said, "two fishermen found a moto-guzzi at the bottom of the pond recently. Old one. From the fifty's.". He fills in a bunch of the details to the joke and delivers the punch line, "one fisherman said: what's that flashing I see? The other fisherman shouted: it's the indicator!" Now, all the barbers working there (5 in row), all laughed so hard, they seemed to love it. I don't understand it, but feel free to discuss. Start up button
 
OK, So contact cleaner didn't work. You could try to find a spring that might work in place of the stock one but that will be difficult. Just replacing the switch assembly is the best course of action.
 
Michael Bray said:
The barber said, "two fishermen found a moto-guzzi at the bottom of the pond recently. Old one. From the fifty's.". He fills in a bunch of the details to the joke and delivers the punch line, "one fisherman said: what's that flashing I see? The other fisherman shouted: it's the indicator!" Now, all the barbers working there (5 in row), all laughed so hard, they seemed to love it. I don't understand it, but feel free to discuss.
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The flashers are still flashing, meaning that the rider (possibly the first fisherman even) just ran the thing off into the pond moments earlier. :D
 
Can I suggest that you remove the switch and see what is behind it. Many switches have a simple cover inside or are open to the handle bar area. Then you can see if it is simply a spring out of place or broken. Dont be afraid of your Guzzi as most things are fairly simple to diagnose and correct if required.
 
I used electrical cleaner on my switch gear once, freed all buttons up once dried - but since CARC bikes have Finicky wiring I did install a "Just in case" momentary button under the seat from the solonoid to the battery for a quick start. Not saying you need to do that.
 
Michael Bray said:
Faulty start-up button issues. I would like to hear back about the ways various folks dealt with this problem. In my case, the spring is no longer engaged. I can depress the button manually, and pull it back by hand because it won't spring back. Thankfully it does not stay engaged in the starting process, grinding away on the starter. However, lately, I simply pull in the clutch, and it starts. I have used contact cleaner and that helps. Unfortunately I only have a rainproof cover, but no indoor storage. This wet Pacific climate is penetrating and it can effect my electric contacts fer sure. The point is though, I have not replaced the starter button system because, ...well, heck. It just keeps on ticking. The barber where I get my haircut told a joke about Moto Guzzi's that all the other barbers laughed hysterically at. The barber said, "two fishermen found a moto-guzzi at the bottom of the pond recently. Old one. From the fifty's.". He fills in a bunch of the details to the joke and delivers the punch line, "one fisherman said: what's that flashing I see? The other fisherman shouted: it's the indicator!" Now, all the barbers working there (5 in row), all laughed so hard, they seemed to love it. I don't understand it, but feel free to discuss.View attachment 35627
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hey, what barbershop do you go where they're telling moto guzzi jokes ?
 
Sempervee1 said:
I used electrical cleaner on my switch gear once, freed all buttons up once dried - but since CARC bikes have Finicky wiring I did install a "Just in case" momentary button under the seat from the solonoid to the battery for a quick start. Not saying you need to do that.
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I thought about installing a "work around" switch. you obviously had some success with that? Im not very savvy electrically or mechanically. I would think that "interrupting" any electrical currents could cause some havoc elsewhere in the bike.
 
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