Bike won't start
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From: palm bay
Bike won't start
I stopped to get gas, went to start the bike nothing. I get a loud clicking noise from the starter.
I have a 2008 sportster 1200 custom.
About 3 months ago I put a new starter relay and a new system relay in.
About 6 months ago I put a new battery in. I'm getting 13 v of the meter.
How do I determine if it's the starter or the starter solednoid ?
And where is a good place to buy one?
Any recommendation on what kind to buy?
Thanks in advance for your input.
I have a 2008 sportster 1200 custom.
About 3 months ago I put a new starter relay and a new system relay in.
About 6 months ago I put a new battery in. I'm getting 13 v of the meter.
How do I determine if it's the starter or the starter solednoid ?
And where is a good place to buy one?
Any recommendation on what kind to buy?
Thanks in advance for your input.
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Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Aubry Texas
Voltage should be 12.6 on volt meter. Try breaking the starter lose and see if it will spin when you put juice to it.. Might just be a bad solinoid which would explain the loud clicking noise is charecteristic of low voltage getting to the starter or even more characteristic of a bad solinoid . Check all your connections make sure thier nothing lose anywhere just as a precautionary measure. Im old school all bikes I built had and ole kick starter and a joe hunt magneto system. Didnt even have a battery.
Can you start it by poping the clutch while somebody pushes you? Just a couple things to try. Good Luck Bro
Can you start it by poping the clutch while somebody pushes you? Just a couple things to try. Good Luck Bro
Last edited by mconner; Feb 7, 2013 at 11:59 PM.
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From: Frozelandia, Minnysota
Another possible culprit is the negative battery lead, where it attaches to the bike. It isn't real easy to reach with a wrench, but don't be tempted to short the lug and nut with a wrench, could make a mess of things if it arced (seen that happen on cars, but they're bigger and can take it).
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