[valbano]

Hi guys,
I am sure that my battery is fully charge with 13,6V. Sometimes the bike starts great & out of the blue it wont start…
I only hear a Click sound and wont crank the starter motor, try several times and same results. This is intermittent…
A few hours later try again and it starts several times with no problem, and without warning it just wont start, this is annoying because one day it simply wont start on a any trip.
Any leads ? clean contacts, reset fuses & relays ?
Need you help on this one, thanks in advance…

 

[coastrider]

Change the starter relay first (easiest) If the problem still happens most likely starter solenoid. Worse case scenario is the starter motor but unlikely.

 

[Knut J]

Check out the ground/earth cables too. Could be a loose/weak connection. For piece in mind.

 

[rbabos]

Feel if the solenoid is clicking when you push the start button. If not, could be the relay. If it's clicking could be the solenoid itself with pooched contacts inside.
Ron

 

[valbano]

Guys, thank you, much appreciated going to go through these points, intermittent & now temperamental, now is difficult to get it to start which may be a good sign to help solve….man, now that the weather is good, kkkkkkkk

 

[valbano]

Feel if the solenoid is clicking when you push the start button. If not, could be the relay. If it's clicking could be the solenoid itself with pooched contacts inside.
Ron

Rbabos, yes, solenoid is clicking, going to check grounding and clean solenoid contacts the two bolts look rusty.

 

[valbano]

Hi guys,

Just had some time & checked, yes, solenoid is clicking, going to check grounding and clean solenoid contacts the two bolts look rusty.

 

[rbabos]

Hi guys,

Just had some time & checked, yes, solenoid is clicking, going to check grounding and clean solenoid contacts the two bolts look rusty.

Likely an internal issue with the solenoid . Replace is the only option.
Ron

 

[valbano]

Hi Guys, especially europeans looking for - Starter Start Relay 71474-01 - found them in Germany
Starter Start Relay 71474-01

182800-3520, Denso, Denso 12V Relay Harley Davidson 71474-01

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[valbano]

Likely an internal issue with the solenoid . Replace is the only option.
Ron

Yes.....Hi Ron, especially europeans looking for - Starter Start Relay 71474-01 - found them in Germany
Starter Start Relay 71474-01

182800-3520, Denso, Denso 12V Relay Harley Davidson 71474-01

Magnetschalter für Anlasser Denso 182800-2280 182800-3520 182800-3760 182800-4050 12 Volt-E2247

 

[rbabos]

Yes.....Hi Ron, especially europeans looking for - Starter Start Relay 71474-01 - found them in Germany
Starter Start Relay 71474-01

182800-3520, Denso, Denso 12V Relay Harley Davidson 71474-01

Magnetschalter für Anlasser Denso 182800-2280 182800-3520 182800-3760 182800-4050 12 Volt-E2247

Good to know. Thanks.
Ron

 

[chillidog2006]

Since this is intermittent and you do get clicking at the solenoid, I would say you have one or more poor connections causing excessive voltage drop. This could be on the positive or ground side.

 

[valbano]

Since this is intermittent and you do get clicking at the solenoid, I would say you have one or more poor connections causing excessive voltage drop. This could be on the positive or ground side.

Hi Chillidog,
Have a lot to check, mechanic is on vacation. Currently I can´t get it to start....need to take the slonenoid cover to check the contact points but it´s not easy to remove and don´t want to break it. This problem went worse since the bike came from a service, while at the service the tech had no issues with it.

 

[rbabos]

Hi Chillidog,
Have a lot to check, mechanic is on vacation. Currently I can´t get it to start....need to take the slonenoid cover to check the contact points but it´s not easy to remove and don´t want to break it. This problem went worse since the bike came from a service, while at the service the tech had no issues with it.

Solenoid is sealed so you can't inspect the contacts. If it's clicking but won't start, you can jump the two big terminals. This will directly activate the starter. If that fails, could be the actual starter itself.
Ron

 

[valbano]

Solenoid is sealed so you can't inspect the contacts. If it's clicking but won't start, you can jump the two big terminals. This will directly activate the starter. If that fails, could be the actual starter itself.
Ron

Short the two terminals that are connected to the two thick black cables that are bolted to the top
and bottom of the solenoid. Jump those connectors with two screw drivers and should start...noted,
that the top nut has some rust on, but I can´t get the plastic solenoid cover off , it should slide off..tomorrow
going to give it a try. Thanks Ron

 

[knight rod rob]

Rbabos, yes, solenoid is clicking, going to check grounding and clean solenoid contacts the two bolts look rusty.

It maybe clicking just make sure it's working meaning the contacts are applying and has voltage going to starter. You should load test the circuit.

 

[valbano]

It maybe clicking just make sure it's working meaning the contacts are applying and has voltage going to starter. You should load test the circuit.

Thanks, going to work on her tomorrow, just recovered from back op & want to ride, kkkk

 

[frogman_h2o]

You need to do an actual voltage test to see if everything is getting 12V +. Some parts don't require a full 12V to work but the starter does require 12V.test voltage into solenoid and out when start button is pressed, check post on starter to see if it is getting 12V. A good test light with voltage meter on it works wonders, there are many types/models out there that will give you what you need.

 

[valbano]

You need to do an actual voltage test to see if everything is getting 12V +. Some parts don't require a full 12V to work but the starter does require 12V.test voltage into solenoid and out when start button is pressed, check post on starter to see if it is getting 12V. A good test light with voltage meter on it works wonders, there are many types/models out there that will give you what you need.
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Frogman, thanks have a multimeter should do the job. Thanks

 

[frogman_h2o]

I have multiple meters and still go to my $100 Snap-on test light...................have to get my money out of it. Point is actual voltage needs to be tested, not just hearing clicks, whirrrs, buzzzz