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Bike won't start... the notorious click. 1 Month, 4 Weeks ago
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Hi guys. I am having trouble with my bike and its killing me not to ride. I have a 2000 RoadStar and when I try to start her, all I get is a click sound. Not a series of clicks like a dead battery would cause... just a single click. I read that a few others had this problem. I just replaced my battery and I still get the click. Does this mean the problem is my starter relay? could it be something else? please help me get back on the road!
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Last Edit: 2008/10/07 16:17 By SlackerSC.
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Re:Bike won't start... the notorious click. 1 Month, 4 Weeks ago
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You could try bench testing the starter. |
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Re:Bike won't start... the notorious click. 1 Month, 4 Weeks ago
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Welcome as well.
Was the new battery charged before putting it into service? They need a least 8 hours on a 1.5 - 2 amp charger. That's a lot of motor to turn over. BB
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Re:Bike won't start... the notorious click. 1 Month, 4 Weeks ago
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yeah, the battery was charged over night. All gauges and lights work fine. just clicks once when I push the ignition button.
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Re:Bike won't start... the notorious click. 1 Month, 4 Weeks ago
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Sounds like the relay.......  BB |
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Re:Bike won't start... the notorious click. 1 Month, 4 Weeks ago
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99 chances out of 100 your problem is the starter relay. It is on the left under the seat behind the side cover. It is a special relay as it incorporates the main fuse and a spare.
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Re:Bike won't start... the notorious click. 1 Month, 4 Weeks ago
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SlackerSC check your instant message upper right corner that has your name.
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Re:Bike won't start... the notorious click. 1 Month, 4 Weeks ago
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thanks for the help guys... I ordered a new starter relay and hopefully in a few days, she'll be up and running.
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Re:Bike won't start... the notorious click. 1 Month, 4 Weeks ago
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To test the starter I just use a jumper cable from the positive battery post to the starter.If it turns over then it is the relay...Coug  |
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Re:Bike won't start... the notorious click. 1 Month, 3 Weeks ago
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used a jumper cable and connected the battery directly to the starter. the bike started right up, so the relay will be replaced. thanks again!
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