u/Every_Rhubarb_Counts

Bike starting as soon as battery is connected??
▲ 15 r/dr650

Bike starting as soon as battery is connected??

Hey there I’m having an issue with my new to me DR. I lost power after a full day of riding and the battery was completely dead. I couldn’t bump start it and had to get a tow to a friends. The starter button was a little loose all day and at one point fell out. Once I got home I connected a charged battery and the bike immediately started trying to start without pushing any starter button or having the key in the on position. Once in the on position the bike would start right up but it sounds like the starter motor is still running. I have confirmed the starter button is not making connection.

My thought is that something has occurred with the starter relay? Potentially that I was riding with the starter motor running to the point that it killed the battery and fucked something up. Haven’t had a ton of time to research due to trying to figure out how to get the bike back to my house

Any tips would help. The spring on the starter button is gone …

u/Every_Rhubarb_Counts — 4 days ago
▲ 109 r/dr650

Pumper carb, full cogent suspension. Assorted farkles. Happy day. Now for a wind screen, luggage, and a safe season of riding 🤞

u/Every_Rhubarb_Counts — 10 days ago