| Author | Message | ||
     Father_of_an_era |
Well, I have had her on the trickle charge for the last few days so the battery is fine. Go to start her and I hear the click of the sounds of the fuel pump and the click of the relay but nothing else. Any suggestions? | ||
| Jcjohnson33 |
So nothing when you hit the start button? | ||
| Jcjohnson33 |
Or is that when you hear the click, when you hit the start button? | ||
| Sparky |
A trickle charger won't really charge up a battery, but it should maintain the charge that's already in the batt. So I wouldn't assume the battery is OK if it's just been on a trickle charger. I'd put a voltmeter on the battery leads and see what the volts are when pressing the Start button. -- If the volts drop below, say 8V, the battery may not be fully charged or it isn't holding a charge. -- But if the volts don't drop appreciably, then something is likely not connecting in the Start circuit and needs further troubleshooting. | ||
| Brokengq |
Start with the above battery test IMO. If that shows good numbers I would try swapping relays from there, and checking grounds. | ||
| Badgerbueller1125 |
Headlight bulb out? Fuses? I had a headlight go out while riding once, went to gas station to fill up and when I went to restart the bike it wouldn't start cause the headlight was out and blew the fuse. | ||
| Shawns |
Are all the wires good at the ignition switch? They are a known to break. | ||
| Nobuell |
How long has it been since you last rode it? Was it starting and running OK when last ridden? | ||
| Father_of_an_era |
Sorry guys, I was unable to access badweb for a few days. The lights are all good and bright and the cluster gauge is operating well. When I turn the key to the on position I can hear the fuel pump prime and the when I push the start button, I hear the click sound. Nothing after that. Just a single click. I will try the volt meter and get back to you all. Thanks for all the ideas. | ||
| Father_of_an_era |
Oh, and due to the weather, its been about 3 weeks since I have ridden her. She was operating really well then. | ||
| Jcjohnson33 |
So it sounds like you need to check the wires at the starter or it's the relay in the box next to the battery | ||
| Toomany2wheelers |
I have to vote for a battery issue. You have the volts but not the current. Do the batt check or borrow a fresh one and see if it cranks. I've seen some really weird battery things during my 50 years of riding.Cheers. |
