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starter relay

Charge /replace the battery, with batt disconnected, remove starter relay and relay cover. Use a points file to square the contacts and recheck the gap. It only happens with old or discharged battery.(long drain,low output). Your other's diamond nail file works great 'til they catch you. Maintain your batt.
 
I started my 1990 K75RT and the starter would not stop. I shut off the kill switch and ignition. I could not get it to stop until I disconnected the battery. Any ideas?

Most likely your starter relay welded. Usual cause is a low or failing battery. The only thing to do is disconnect the battery ground. Sometimes a sharp knock with a hammer handle will free it. You are not trying to crush the relay, just a sharp but not powerful blow. Personally, I always carry a spare starter relay in case it won't free. Best defense is scrupulous battery maintenance and always keeping it charged.
Sue
 
Relay sources

Greg Feeler posted this recently:




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I've had to buy this relay before. This is a common relay and physically and mechanically identical versions are available. Here are my notes about sources.


2. Stock part is Bosch # 0 332 002 161 which is superseded by # 0 332 002 168.
a. Bosch product page: http://www.bosch-automotive-catalog....uct/0332002161
b. Bosch relay suppliers:
i. Summit Racing:
1) https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bch-0332002168
ii. Amazon:
1) https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-0332002...sch+0332002168
2) 9/14/2018: https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-332-002.../dp/B004AFWZ1I
iii. AutohausAZ:
1) https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/033200...4aAp8DEALw_wcB
iv. eBay:
1) https://www.ebay.com/p/Echt-Bosch-03....c100011.m1850

3. TV/Tyco makes the same relay with their number: V23232D0001X001-EV-260.
a. TV relay suppliers:
i. TTI: https://www.ttiinc.com/content/ttiin...waApw7EALw_wcB
b. Amazon:
i. https://www.amazon.com/TE-tyco-Curre...232-d0001-x001
ii. https://www.amazon.com/TE-Connectivi.../dp/B00V3U9JQ2



Greg Feeler
Ambassador & amateur K-Bike collector, it seems
1972 R75/5, 1990 K75, 1990 K1, 1992 K75S, 2003 K1200RS


Thanks Greg!
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