Nightster won’t start, just clicks...
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Nightster won’t start, just clicks...
I have a 2009 Nightster that won’t start it just clicks. The problem started a while ago with slow starting (when Start was pressed it would hesitate slightly before starting) and then later I would have to press Start twice (1st time just clicking from solenoid) to get it to start, then it just started clicking (rapidly without starting). I swapped the relays, removed and cleaned all Battery wire connections (with dremell and wire wheel),removed, cleaned & greased all fuses, replaced battery, replaced starter (with All ***** 1.4kw Starter), it’s not throwing any codes and all I all get now is a single “click” accompanied with the lights dimming... and a sad face.
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Stage III
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put the new battery on a trickle charger for 24+ hours prior to install (it was at 12.9 volts) swapping between old battery (that I also charged for 24+ hours at 12.7 volts) and new battery makes no difference. I’m super bummed and the old lady wants to ride...
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Oh! and thanks for the speedy replys (I’m really impressed and appreciate your time) Just crawled under the Nightster and no kickstand switch.
Last edited by MM5King; Sep 9, 2013 at 05:34 PM. Reason: update!
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Damn.
Sounds like that rules out the battery or battery charging issues.
Have you inspected the health of the ground strap from the battery to the engine? My rubbermount engine has the strap at the rear, near the main pivot for the rear swing arm, you can see it if you are looking up at the oil drain hose.
Did you check the connection at the ECU? If that is loose, I suppose maybe it could produce some bad/strange behavior.
Sounds like that rules out the battery or battery charging issues.
Have you inspected the health of the ground strap from the battery to the engine? My rubbermount engine has the strap at the rear, near the main pivot for the rear swing arm, you can see it if you are looking up at the oil drain hose.
Did you check the connection at the ECU? If that is loose, I suppose maybe it could produce some bad/strange behavior.
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Well cant help much with the starting issue, but my bike is running just fine so if your old lady wants to come for a ride till yours is back up and running let me know. Just doing my part...
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My bike did the exact same thing.....the trip counter would even zero out when it would turn over really slow....then it would start. New battery and all is well. Try jumper cables off your car just out of curiosity and see if it lights off. Check your positive cable all the way down and make sure there are no holes worn into the cover anywhere. You'd be surprised.....even new batteries can be screwed out of the box.
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I have a 2009 Nightster that won’t start it just clicks. The problem started a while ago with slow starting (when Start was pressed it would hesitate slightly before starting) and then later I would have to press Start twice (1st time just clicking from solenoid) to get it to start, then it just started clicking (rapidly without starting). I swapped the relays, removed and cleaned all Battery wire connections (with dremell and wire wheel),removed, cleaned & greased all fuses, replaced battery, replaced starter (with All ***** 1.4kw Starter), it’s not throwing any codes and all I all get now is a single “click” accompanied with the lights dimming... and a sad face.