speedfight 100 starting issues

ok.... 2005 (i think) speedfight 100... couple of issues, if anyone can help
having problems starting with starter switch... clicks or just a whine, starts after a couple of tries with kick..
also... speedo and fuel gauge don't work once started

been left for 12 months ish outside. had new cdi last year, and i've just replaced the ignition block (original owner lost his keys!)

 

Speedo = Possible the speedo drive has worn ( common on speedfights ) or your speedo cable has rounded ends and not seating in the speedo drive / speedo socket keeper on the dashboard. 9-10 its usually the speedo drive unit.

start switch problems, could be a number of things, first of your getting a click or whine so we roughly know the switch aint at fault.
remove the variator cover ( left hand engine cover) and check your starter bendix , it could be clogged up with dust from the belt and grime ( usually happens ) or the spring inside the bendix is not as strong and not pushing out the bendix gear and engaging.

fuel gauge = fuel level sender faulty, it sits inside the tank as a float op switch , they can go over time , you can purchase a new one via the ebay

 

thanks for that, will have a look at bendix first. will let you know what i find

 

Hows the battery?

 

Fully charged, but thinking of getting a brand new one next week

 

If thats the battery that has been on for a year it will be useless, get a new one and go from there...

 

ok, battery changed for a new one.... starts up first time, every time!!
speedo and fuel gauge still not responding... dash lights up as it should.. will try changing speedo cable next... will update on progress as i go

 

Orderi

Ordering cable and drive this afternoon.... fuel gauge shows 0 all the time

 

I've changed a few fuel sensors on pugs. Its the same across the model range pretty much.

 

any chance you can run through a quick step by step on how to do it plz i have one on order... i'm a bit of a newbie with all this

 

Possibly tomorrow....