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: 1981 maxim 550 wont start


pkudelka
03-25-2009, 01:54 PM
the maxim runs if i push start it...so i thought it was the start button by the throttle, hooked a new one up and still i get nothing..., checked the fuses, replaced them...what are some other possibilities for this problem?
-Thanks

jaredR1
03-28-2009, 07:33 PM
check the battery make sure it is good. old batterys can cause alot of problems. my buddy at work has a 650 maxxim and he had some weird issues with the speedo jumping around it was because his battery wasnt able to charge with such a low amount of juice in it sounds a little weird but i would check the battery first thing, ( i would just buy a new one if you havnt already)

pkudelka
04-01-2009, 12:18 PM
thanks for the response...i did buy a new battery but i may not have charged it correctly or fully...plus after i charged it and hooked it up it has been sitting for a while with out being used...ill charge it and give it a shot...does anyone think it could be my actual starter or ignitor? or possibly a soleniod problem? Thanks