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08 Raptor 350 Won't start

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Hi, I'm a new member

Just bought a used 08 350 raptor with about 5 hours on it ( very clean ). Started fine when we got it. Now after a few mods (bumper, skid plates, air filter) Now will not start unless you pull in the clutch. I've checked just about everything and also checked that there is no pinched wires. Anybody have any ideas?:bangheadc: Thanks, Dave

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I would just go over my steps and make sue you did not poinch anyting or disconnect something. Do you have power in the on position? Is it a matter of the starter just not cranking or is there no power to the bike at all?

Any engine mods?

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Hi, ATV

There are not any engine mods. With the key switch on push the start switch and nothing. but if you pull in the clutch ( like if you are in gear) the bike starts right up. I have taken all the plastic off to check the wiring and plugs and everything is fine. The lights all work fine headlight hi/lo, rear tail light running light/brake light, reverse light, kill switch all work fine. battery is new w/full charge. Everything works normal except to start the bike you have to pull in the clutch. Thanks Dave

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Hey, Thanks for the help. Why didn't I think of that.

This quad is not for me to ride, but for all the friends that ride with us and there girlfriends and kids. Just want the bike to start right so no one gets hurt.

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Isn't that a safety feature? Are you saying that you have to hold the clutch in then you press the start button and the starter works?

It sounds to me like your bike has no way of recognizing neutral, therefore you may have a bad Neutral relay or Neutral switch.

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If that's the case, then AJMBOY is correct. I misunderstood exactly what was going on. Here are some suggestions:

To test:

Neutral Switch

Locate the sky blue colored wire on the left side of the frame. Disconnect the bullet connector. Touch the positive probe to the sky blue wire and touch the negative probe to an engine ground. The switch should have continuity in neutral and no continuity when in gear.

Neutral Relay

For some reason Yamaha labels this the starting circuit cut-off relay on the Raptor models. On the other models it is labeled correctly. Unplug the 4-pin connector from neutral relay. Jump a positive battery lead to the brown wire terminal and the negative lead to the green/white wire. Touch the positive probe to the white/black wire terminal and the negative probe to the sky blue wire terminal. There should be continuity when the battery is jumped correctly, and no continuity when the battery is disconnected.

Some images attached, of the relay and wire to switch, to help you....:biggrin:

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My last 2 races a Suzi has handed me my nuts. I finished the race and he was already out of his riding gear.

If it makes you feel any better, my Honda will beat the pants off my Suzuki, granted no one else will ride my Honda, so I don't know what would happen if we switched bikes and I rode the LTR, but I am sure the results would be similar, go Honda!

Anyway, I agree with the neutral safety switch idea, should be an easy fix, or it is not a big deal if you don't fix it. My "suckie" as you call it, won't start unless I pull in the clutch either, but mine was made that way. By the way, I love my "suckie" and I bet it is faster than your Warrior in Raptor clothes.:slap::laugh:

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Sorry if I hurt anyone's feelings about my stupid remark (suckie), I didn't mean to be a jerk. I was just looking for an answer to my question. I have been riding for over 40 years and just care about the other people riding this quad so nobody gets hurt. This is an extra bike for all to ride and enjoy. I have ridden most of the brands ( Blue,Red,Green,and yellow) and the best one is the one you are sitting on and enjoying on any given weekend, so enjoy what you ride.:biggrin:

ATV Mechanic didn't get to look at the quad tonight maybe tomorrow, thanks for the info. Dave

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If it makes you feel any better, my Honda will beat the pants off my Suzuki, granted no one else will ride my Honda, so I don't know what would happen if we switched bikes and I rode the LTR, but I am sure the results would be similar, go Honda!

My machine is faster than his but he is a better rider. Any other racing events he races pro class. In these races he races in the Open ATV under 39.

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Sorry if I hurt anyone's feelings about my stupid remark (suckie), I didn't mean to be a jerk. I was just looking for an answer to my question. I have been riding for over 40 years and just care about the other people riding this quad so nobody gets hurt. This is an extra bike for all to ride and enjoy. I have ridden most of the brands ( Blue,Red,Green,and yellow) and the best one is the one you are sitting on and enjoying on any given weekend, so enjoy what you ride.:biggrin:

ATV Mechanic didn't get to look at the quad tonight maybe tomorrow, thanks for the info. Dave

Don't worry about hurt feelings, we know you were just playing. I was just giving you a hard time, but all in good fun.

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Sorry if I hurt anyone's feelings about my stupid remark (suckie), I didn't mean to be a jerk. I was just looking for an answer to my question. I have been riding for over 40 years and just care about the other people riding this quad so nobody gets hurt. This is an extra bike for all to ride and enjoy. I have ridden most of the brands ( Blue,Red,Green,and yellow) and the best one is the one you are sitting on and enjoying on any given weekend, so enjoy what you ride.:biggrin:

ATV Mechanic didn't get to look at the quad tonight maybe tomorrow, thanks for the info. Dave

Ya just like dirtdemon said dont worry about hurting any ones feelings. i knew u wer just messing around. and its fun to do that, so keep it up :biggrin:

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Sorry if I hurt anyone's feelings about my stupid remark (suckie), I didn't mean to be a jerk.

No need to be sorry, we all give each other a hard time. As long as you don't get personal it should be all good.

Just try to keep the ball bustin family friendly

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