Hello XT Owners,

I am currently on the road in NT with very minimal access to mechanical service assistance.

The XT has been running fine during the past 5-6 months of ownership.
This afternoon, I attempt to start the XT and the starter did not become energized for a couple seconds while holding the starter button in.
All following attempts to start have failed with no low voltage ticking or other indications of low voltage.

Observations:
Dash light come on as usual.
Neutral light appears stable.
Battery terminals are clean and tight.
Starter relay fuse is good. Also replaced with spare 30A.
All starter relay leads are energized with ignition key on.
No voltage across starter relay with key on and starter switch depressed.
Removed and jumped side stand switch.
The starter does crank with light tester probe across starter relay terminals.

Therefore, I believe the stsrter relay failed.

What is the safest way to jump the starter relay without access to electrical intermittent switch? Is there any risk to simply jumping with a heavy gauge wire? I do not have access to a voltmeter or battery charger. I may try jumping starter button cables.

I will attempt to push start the XT tomorrow. This should prove the battery good.
Otherwise, I may be forced to jump the relay terminals.

Any feedback or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you,

David
Pine Creek, NT, Australia