| Author | Message | ||
     Xbmacon |
Every few days, when I crank my bike I get a fast ticking. If I continue to hold the button it will continue. If I let off and then try again it cranks right up. Is this my starter going out? If so, how hard is it to change out? rough guess, how long will I have before it goes out completely? | ||
| Fast1075 |
Check all your ground wires. Start at the battery and go from there...sounds like a loose or corroded ground to me... | ||
| Oddalloy |
If I only got one vote, I'd say it's your Battery. | ||
| Zatco81 |
+1 on the Battery. Mine does that occasionally. When my battery went completely dead that's what it did except it didn't start on the second attempt. | ||
| Xbmacon |
Ill check 'em. I also will check/charge my battery. I have a 2 mile commute to work and thats about all the riding I can squeeze in lately. Thanks | ||
| Fast1075 |
The symptom of chatters in first try, cranks right up second try indicates either a bad ground (way likely) or a broken cell connector in the battery (rare)...last possibility is worn starter brushes, but usually the symptom is it woun't do anything except the solenoid make a single click when you push the button. A dead battery does not magically come to life for a second try...unless it is a broken cell connector...here again...very rare...bet it's a ground problem. (Message edited by fast1075 on October 02, 2009) | ||
| Xbmacon |
weekend activity....chasing grounds. thanks guys. | ||
| Sloppy |
If you only have a 2 mile commute then put the vehicles away and RIDE YOUR BICYCLE! 2 miles isn't enough time to get the oil to temperature or recharge your battery from starting the bike. But to the point - sounds like a weak battery. Get a trickle charger - I recommend a Battery Tender. Problem solved. These charges will pay for itself quickly as you can use it across all your vehicles and it can SAVE a dead battery and save you a few hundred dollars over the life of the charger. | ||
| Iamarchangel |
Two sources of clicking, which one? Profile says you have a 9r. 1. Clicking comes from fuse box on left side of bars (aka Relay switch box)? That would be a relay issue. Relay problem: a) check thicker green wire underneath box for worn insulation. b) buy (less than) $10 relay and switch them around. 2. Clicking coming from lower right side of engine? That would be the solenoid. Fast1075's post has that covered. In terms of troubleshooting, you're not ready to go after the starter yet. It's not likely the issue. (Message edited by iamarchangel on October 02, 2009) | ||
| Rainman |
2 miles isn't enough time to get the oil to temperature or recharge your battery from starting the bike. I bet you can find another 18 miles in your one-way commute, if you try hard enough!!!!} | ||
| Hootowl |
Check your solenoid contacts. Take the three bolts out of the cover on the solenoid housing, slide out the plunger and inspect the ring contact on the plunger and the two contacts bolted to the solenoid housing. Dissimilar wear levels on the two contacts in the housing will cause intermittent starting issues because the plunger has to tilt to one side to touch both contacts at once. | ||
| Ochoa0042 |
could be your relay.. probably is your relay.. it is your relay |
