Got a problem. I have a 2006 Wideglide that's been sitting for a month or so and when I went out to start it all it would do is make a loud clicking noise. Motor won't turn over. The battery was new this spring. I charged the battery until it showed a 80% charge on my tender. Makes the same clicking noise. Always started until now. I'm not real mechanical and moneys tight. I'd appreciate any help.

 

Check the battery connections for rust and make sure they are tight. If that is not it check the battery at an auto parts store to see if it is indeed strong.

 

charge it until it is 100% charged, make sure connections are tight. if you still have problems have battery load tested.

80% charged is 20% discharged which may be enough to have it not crank.

 

Do as the guys say.. The clicking sound is a typical sign that the starter isnt getting enough power.

 

The battery cables are tight so I will charge the battery up fully to 100%. If it still won't start I'll have it tested. Thanks for your input.

 

Keep that battery on a smart tender type charger. It charges to the required voltage then it will monitor the charge level. When the voltage falls below a predetermined level the charge kicks on and the cycle goes on and on keeping the battery at a full charge. During the winter months with snow on the ground don't go out and start the bike to hear it run, you are doing more harm than good.

 

^^..after you get the machine up and running.....follow the above advice and never have that "click click" problem again after the bike has set for a while, especially in cold temperatures.
And at around $30 bucks....it won't break the bank.
In fact, Amazon has a Schumacher brand on sale right now for $19 clams!!

While your fiddling with the battery/cable affair, apply a light coat of Di-electric grease to those bolts and connections.