I have a 2002 400EX and it doesn't want to start all the time. I was riding it today and I turned it off and got back on it and it didn't turn over or do anything when I pushed the button, so I kept pushing it and it started and then i turned it off to seei f it would do that again and it did. Would it be a bad connection? battery? starter?
Please help me out.
Thanks,
Dan

 

probably a bad fuse. the fuse box is on the bottom edge of the left rear fender.

 

Id check the connetions at the battery terminals, see that they are corrosion free, and snug. If thats ok, then have the battery load tested. Its done for free at any auto parts stores, like napa or auto zone.

 

CLEAN THE START BUTTON OUT

 

Ok, thanks guys...I'm not gonna be home until thursday or friday but i will do all of the above and let you know how it goes.
Dan

 

I don't think the battery is bad because the neutral light is bright as can be.

 

When it will not start with the button, can it be jumped across the solenoid terminals, and start ?

 

Yes, it should start.
But I found out why my ex wouldnt start, there was a loose connection back by the battery.
Thanks for everyones help!

 

I recently went through a similar situation. It would not start with the button. When the start button was depressed, nothing happend, not click, no starting, nothing... aslo the netural light woudl not come on.

After checking, I found the wire next to the gear selector has come off. Simplely reconnected the wire, the neutral light came on, and the bike fired with the start button.

check the simple things 1st.