Electric start

[Clute73]

Thanks in advance for any info on problem. 1974 CB 750 and when I turn key on electric start engages. I have looked at starter button on bars and everything is connected. Replaced solenoid and cleaned all connections there and replaced suspect connection. Fuses are fine. Wiring is running in handle bars so have not fully inspected that area. Can bad battery connections cause such a problem. Again thanks.

 

[drgnrdr750]

Battery connection is not the problem. It sounds more like a wiring or switch problem. I would check the wires from the starter button to the solenoid. You said you looked at the button but did you test it? That's what I would look at first. Then make sure it's wired properly from the switch to the solenoid.

 

[hinksy]

I would go back to the starter switch . Have a look for loose wire that could be contacting when the switch is mounted and test the switch . Then look at the key switch as the power goes thru it and it could be shorting in that , like being hot wired