Hi I’m new to the forum but hoping someone can help. I have a cbr 400 nc23 1988, j
I brought it last June and have been bringing it back to life since. It was all going well until last week. The bike has been run on a number of occasions and sounded sweet. But now will not even turn over. I have a new battery, new starter solenoid, new ignition, I’ve checked the kill switch and starter button. All seem fine. As is the neutral switch. The starter solenoid doesn’t even click, but if you place a screwdriver across the terminals the bike turns over. I am quite a novice at mechanics / electrical and am pulling my hair out.
Any ideas???????

Have you checked the fuse in the starter relay?


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Yes all fine, even tried another just to be sure

Checked the earths? Try bridging the starter button?if it’s not clicking check your ignition switch too ..


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Found the problem. Seemed to be a break in the wire from the fuse box to the starter button. Replaced the wire and fired up a treat. Thanks for your help with the problem, much appreciated

Glad you sorted it it’s a pain in the arse when you have to spend hours fault finding [emoji3]


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