Motorcycle Repair: RF400R, strange problem, schutte

Question
My Rf400r has a strange problem. The motor starts but when I kill it it won't start again. There seems to be no spark. Wait a few minutes and the spark is back so the motor starts again. Any ideas?
Thank you
Johann Schutte
Brits
South Africa


Answer
Johann,

I have learned that some of these bikes
have a side stand relay.
They also have a side stand switch as well.
The relay is under the right frame cover
and may require removing the seats to access it.

It should have an orange/black wire and
a green wire and a red wire on it.

The current goes from one of the fuses
to this relay and on to the ignition.

This could possibly be your problem.
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I suggest getting a wiring diagram or
shop manual. This sounds like a circuit
breaker kicking in and out.
Suzuki is known to use these here and there.