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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 12:25 PM
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i have 1994 herritage. new motor and battery fully charged indicates 13.7 volts at 2000 rpm 14.3. but yet taken for a ride bike wont restart solenoid just clicks
 
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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Might be the starter. Had the same issue, but it was very intermittent. Would start fine, I'd stop for gas and then just click. Had to whack the starter with the butt end of a screwdriver to get it to turn over. The dealer finally replaced it under warranty, but it took awhile. Would only happen occasionally, and they could never replicate the problem. New starter, and no issues for 25k since.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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Measure it when you hit the start button. I am assuming it won't start at all now, only clicks? Or take it and have it load tested at Autozone.
 
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the weird thing is man. the bike starts great no drag or having to hit it when there is enough voltage
 
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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Sounds like the starter solenoid, or the starter itself, if battery is good and connection on battery tight.
 
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Replace the relay that's doing the clicking under the seat.
 
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Start with the least expense to fix. Does sound like relay or solenoid.
 
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had a buddy have the same problem it was his switch on the fuel tank was going bad replaced it and no more issues
 
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It could be the relay or an internal short on the solenoid or the starter. If you can remove the starter and have it tested multiple times. (not just once) something is definitely not making a complete circuit. If the starter tests fine then it could be the relay. You can test the relay but you will have to know which pole to energize to get the relay to work. A quick google research will give the instructions.
 
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thanks all of you. been reading about this dreaded click issue with older softails. there are so many answers and suggestions its hard to know where to begin ive got the battery done. gonna try relay next. then starter.
 
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