Instant start mystery

[Sidecarjohn]

Strange one. Out riding, stopped at junction and selected neutral. Despite engine already running, starter activated, plus oil and fuel warning lights illuminated. However, once in gear all returned to normal, at least as far as could be determined.
Once home confirmed the problem persists, that is in neutral, oil and fuel lights on, and starter activates when ignition turned on.
Stripped right hand handlebar switch, just in case, but no obvious signs of any fault.
Help, advice, suggestions welcome.

 

[Itgoes]

Look in the forums "electrical" section.

There is an active thread on this subject.

In fact if you select "new posts" when you go to the forum that post is right under yours!

 

[Donny Daughtry]

I would start with the starter relay----
http://www.vmaxforum.net/showthread.php?t=44772

 

[Sidecarjohn]

Thanks Donny,
Have checked the other thread that highlights a similar experience and in the throes of checking all possibilities.
However, perhaps a little more detail. I now recall that we had just descended a very steep hill and this was when the oil and fuel warning lights came on. This is seen as oil and fuel moving from relevant sensors, and when the starter motor initiated it's rebel behaviour.
What remains is a bike that starts normal if in gear and clutch lever held in, runs apparently fine (rode 30 miles home after problem), but initiates starter motor if in neutral and ignition key turned.
Could the neutral light circuit provide a clue ?

 

[Donny Daughtry]

The sensors in the tank and oil pan only lit up because you were going downhill so that is normal-the oil light will also illuminate under hard acceleration.