dorifto240 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Alright, I've been having issues with starting my bike. As in, it won't.Here's the run down thus far:I've got a fully charged battery and a new relay, but when I attempt to start the bike I just hear the relay click. Occasionally the starter motor will turn once, and then nothing.I've checked the resistance in the all the lines from the battery to the starter motor. I've pulled and tested the starter motor and it runs up fine. There is fuel in the carbs and I don't have the kill switch in the "kill" position.Any suggestions? Could my motor have seized up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmo Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 I will pull out a plug and check for spark....first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) The engine has to turn first, before a spark will do any good. As old as the bike is, I would check the chassis ground, on the negative side of the battery, where it bolts onto the frame. Make sure it's clean and working. Then start checking all the circuits related to the starter. Does the lights flicker when you jiggle the key? It might be the ignition switch. Try jiggling the key as you try to start. Slim chance of finding the problem that quick, but you never know till you try.edit: a good fully charged battery is at least 14.5 volts. Edited May 5, 2009 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmo Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 ^^^ my bad..... listen to him..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorifto240 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 The lights stay on fine, but I'll double check the wiring throughout. Thanks for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 ^^^ my bad..... listen to him.....quoted for funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 starter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorifto240 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 starterReally? It might be cutting out under load you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 sometimes starters get stuck. as you try to star it, give it a few taps with a hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 How long has it been sitting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street pilot Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 If you're sure your battery is good, it sounds like there might be a poor connection somewhere...maybe on the batt terminals or even in the start button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I'm with Schmuckingham it sounds like the starter. Tap it with the handle of a screwdriver while pressing the start button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorifto240 Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I'm with Schmuckingham it sounds like the starter. Tap it with the handle of a screwdriver while pressing the start button.Done that. No luck, the engine won't turn over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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