1995, 883 won't start
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From: NYC
I've had it hooked up to battery charger for 24 hours. Isn't that why I get loud clicking noise? If it won't turn over at all doesn't that mean starter motor or something?? Thanks
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From: Wheeling, WV
You are getting clicking noises because the starter is trying to engage but does NOT have enough juice to completely engage & turn the engine over. Do not jump your bike from a car. And if you do, do not have the car running and remove the cables as soon the bike fires unless your feel like replacing fried wires/electrical components. Check the four wire connections with a wrench to make sure they are tight, and you should also have the battery load tested by any auto parts store.
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From: Griswold,Ct.
No... I had mine on a charger over night as well and it didn't work, do a load test.. If it goes below 10 volts its no good
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Thanks everyone! I'll get a new battery. Now that I think about I do remember in times past the clicking sound when I first put the battery on the charger, but then apparently it could hold a charge and would start the bike in time.
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Before you go out and buy the new battery, double check your wire connections to and from the battery.
I had this problem on my 883 (and wouldn't you know it happened again a few months later). Thought for sure I just needed a new battery. Someone on this forum suggested checking the wires, and sure enough. Started up like a dream.
I had this problem on my 883 (and wouldn't you know it happened again a few months later). Thought for sure I just needed a new battery. Someone on this forum suggested checking the wires, and sure enough. Started up like a dream.
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