2008 nightster wont start
Hey every one could use some help on a starting issue on my 2008 nightster xl1200.
Went for a ride the other day and bike ran beautifully. I stopped to go to the store and when I came out to start my bike it wouldn't turn over all it would get is the click, click, clicking noise, i have heard on the forms that other riders have gotten this noise due to low battery or starter relays being blown. I tried jumping the bike and had no success so i grabbed the truck and towed it back to the shop were i work (which is primarily Euro cars). from there i hooked up and battery charger/jumper and sent 14 volts to the battery to see if a low battery was the issue and still got the dreaded click click click. so from there i then switched out the two relays that are in the fuse buss. I switched the one that engages the bend-ix coil in the starter with the one that runs the fuel pump to see if maybe the issue was in the relay but i still got the clicking noise and could still here the fuel pump clicking on. And i know this is probably stupid but i was running out of ideas so i went ahead and removed the starter to see how everything looked and to bench test the starter. the starter spun but wouldn't engage the bend-ix. Do these starter spin out or not? Please help me with this issue!!! its my every day rider and i just received my new tracker biltwell inc. bars and harlot pad ready to install and go for a ride. THX |
Is the battery the original that came with the bike from the factory? Most factory batteries last about 6-7 years. If so, the battery is most likely completely gone and will not hold a charge or take a jump, so you'll need a new one. What about the cables are they clean and tight on both ends?
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Originally Posted by OldEnuf2NoBtr
(Post 13615835)
Is the battery the original that came with the bike from the factory? Most factory batteries last about 6-7 years. If so, the battery is most likely completely gone and will not hold a charge or take a jump, so you'll need a new one. What about the cables are they clean and tight on both ends?
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Once/if a battery is completely discharged for what ever reason, it charging capability goes down hill fast after that.
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Originally Posted by OldEnuf2NoBtr
(Post 13616052)
Once/if a battery is completely discharged for what ever reason, it charging capability goes down hill fast after that.
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Have fun. It's usually a good idea to go out and get a buzz cut so you don't pull it all out trying to figure what's wrong, LOL
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Originally Posted by OldEnuf2NoBtr
(Post 13616828)
Have fun. It's usually a good idea to go out and get a buzz cut so you don't pull it all out trying to figure what's wrong, LOL
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Warranty?
So then the starting system is good and the motor is locked up due a bolt in the cylinder. I don't think I would tell them that I found a bolt in there. Call or visit and them and spread the bull, "I thought I had a starter problem but the motor won't turn over at all and there's only 100 miles since purchase. Isn't this under some kind off warranty?
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Originally Posted by bstephens8
(Post 13615572)
Hey every one could use some help on a starting issue on my 2008 nightster xl1200.
Went for a ride the other day and bike ran beautifully. I stopped to go to the store and when I came out to start my bike it wouldn't turn over all it would get is the click, click, clicking noise, i have heard on the forms that other riders have gotten this noise due to low battery or starter relays being blown. I tried jumping the bike and had no success so i grabbed the truck and towed it back to the shop were i work (which is primarily Euro cars). from there i hooked up and battery charger/jumper and sent 14 volts to the battery to see if a low battery was the issue and still got the dreaded click click click. so from there i then switched out the two relays that are in the fuse buss. I switched the one that engages the bend-ix coil in the starter with the one that runs the fuel pump to see if maybe the issue was in the relay but i still got the clicking noise and could still here the fuel pump clicking on. And i know this is probably stupid but i was running out of ideas so i went ahead and removed the starter to see how everything looked and to bench test the starter. the starter spun but wouldn't engage the bend-ix. Do these starter spin out or not? Please help me with this issue!!! its my every day rider and i just received my new tracker biltwell inc. bars and harlot pad ready to install and go for a ride. THX |
Originally Posted by bstephens8
(Post 13615572)
Hey every one could use some help on a starting issue on my 2008 nightster xl1200.
Went for a ride the other day and bike ran beautifully. I stopped to go to the store and when I came out to start my bike it wouldn't turn over all it would get is the click, click, clicking noise, i have heard on the forms that other riders have gotten this noise due to low battery or starter relays being blown. I tried jumping the bike and had no success so i grabbed the truck and towed it back to the shop were i work (which is primarily Euro cars). from there i hooked up and battery charger/jumper and sent 14 volts to the battery to see if a low battery was the issue and still got the dreaded click click click. so from there i then switched out the two relays that are in the fuse buss. I switched the one that engages the bend-ix coil in the starter with the one that runs the fuel pump to see if maybe the issue was in the relay but i still got the clicking noise and could still here the fuel pump clicking on. And i know this is probably stupid but i was running out of ideas so i went ahead and removed the starter to see how everything looked and to bench test the starter. the starter spun but wouldn't engage the bend-ix. Do these starter spin out or not? Please help me with this issue!!! its my every day rider and i just received my new tracker biltwell inc. bars and harlot pad ready to install and go for a ride. THX |
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