Starter problem or not
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Starter problem or not
Hey all I've this strange problem which I thought was starter related but maybe it's not.
2012 FLHTP (basically a touring model)
Had to replace the belt drive. Removed primary and rear fork etc.
When I was removing the starter bolts my ratchet extension touched the positive lead on the starter and sparks happened. Damit I forgot to remove the neg off the battery, pulled that off and removed the starter.
Put it all back together and go to start the bike and it just goes click and nothing
lights and dash all seem good.
Leave it over night on tender.
Try to start it again, no click, just nothing. Lights and dash ok though
Go replace starter relay, nothing again.
Go load test battery, comes back as 12.85 v
Remove starter and bench test with battery, spins. Does this mean the solenoid is ok and the motor is ok?
Any ideas?
2012 FLHTP (basically a touring model)
Had to replace the belt drive. Removed primary and rear fork etc.
When I was removing the starter bolts my ratchet extension touched the positive lead on the starter and sparks happened. Damit I forgot to remove the neg off the battery, pulled that off and removed the starter.
Put it all back together and go to start the bike and it just goes click and nothing
lights and dash all seem good.
Leave it over night on tender.
Try to start it again, no click, just nothing. Lights and dash ok though
Go replace starter relay, nothing again.
Go load test battery, comes back as 12.85 v
Remove starter and bench test with battery, spins. Does this mean the solenoid is ok and the motor is ok?
Any ideas?
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Please explain further! 
The starter has a relay. I've swapped it out for a new one. I've also checked all the fuses on the left side of the bike.
Unless there is another place to look for these items?
The starter has a relay. I've swapped it out for a new one. I've also checked all the fuses on the left side of the bike.
Unless there is another place to look for these items?
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Hey all I've this strange problem which I thought was starter related but maybe it's not.
2012 FLHTP (basically a touring model)
Had to replace the belt drive. Removed primary and rear fork etc.
When I was removing the starter bolts my ratchet extension touched the positive lead on the starter and sparks happened. Damit I forgot to remove the neg off the battery, pulled that off and removed the starter.
Put it all back together and go to start the bike and it just goes click and nothing
lights and dash all seem good.
Leave it over night on tender.
Try to start it again, no click, just nothing. Lights and dash ok though
Go replace starter relay, nothing again.
Go load test battery, comes back as 12.85 v
Remove starter and bench test with battery, spins. Does this mean the solenoid is ok and the motor is ok?
Any ideas?
2012 FLHTP (basically a touring model)
Had to replace the belt drive. Removed primary and rear fork etc.
When I was removing the starter bolts my ratchet extension touched the positive lead on the starter and sparks happened. Damit I forgot to remove the neg off the battery, pulled that off and removed the starter.
Put it all back together and go to start the bike and it just goes click and nothing
lights and dash all seem good.
Leave it over night on tender.
Try to start it again, no click, just nothing. Lights and dash ok though
Go replace starter relay, nothing again.
Go load test battery, comes back as 12.85 v
Remove starter and bench test with battery, spins. Does this mean the solenoid is ok and the motor is ok?
Any ideas?
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I have a print out from the device (EXP800) Battery Test Voltage: 12.85v, Measured 552 CCA, Rated YB30CL-B
Just making sure the battery was fully charged and working.
What are your thoughts?
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I kinda suspect your problem might be at the battery connection. Make sure its clean and snug.
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Can you manually cycle the starter? Basically jumpstart the bike.
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Don`t worry, you didn`t hurt the starter or anything in the starter circuit.
Check the fuses (there is no starter fuse).
Do you have a voltmeter (digital multimeter)?
Remove and clean battery terminals, both ends.
Clean the contact surfaces where the battery cables go (solenoid, ground).
Clean the terminals and the connector for the starter relay.
Clean the terminals for the small wire at the solenoid.
Check the fuses (there is no starter fuse).
Do you have a voltmeter (digital multimeter)?
Remove and clean battery terminals, both ends.
Clean the contact surfaces where the battery cables go (solenoid, ground).
Clean the terminals and the connector for the starter relay.
Clean the terminals for the small wire at the solenoid.
Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; Sep 7, 2022 at 07:53 AM.