ignition problems

[scwilli]

Hope he finds it quickly.  Electrical crap is a headache.

[fatflash]

Thanks so much for the responses, I forgot to add that its a 99 1500 drifter. I have tried about all I feel good trying so I have secured and electrical guru and given him the shop manuel and he assures me with the schematic he will find the problems.

[scwilli]

Could be a bad starter, but sounds like there is a short somewhere in the wires headed to the starter.

[chief]

What model?

Any clicking, etc?   Is the battery in good shape?

Check the clutch switches... there is a cutout there. Also, check the kickstand switch and tip switch.

[fatflash]

Am having problems with the starter seemingly trying to engage while riding so I preceeded to remove the seat and check fuses, go to try to start the bike and I have power on lights and turn signals but have no power to the starter, it wont do anything. please help, what am i doing wrong