In this video I show you how to quickly diagnose a motorcycle starting system. The starter button cannot handle the current that the starter draws from the battery so a … when i press the start button, the starter relay just "clicks" and nothing else. The starter switch does not start the bike. I had the click problem REAL BAD with my 2009 America. my headlight is off and the bike is in neutral when i try to start it. The starter motor on a bike uses a lot of power to turn the engine. all the connections to the battery and starter relay has been cleaned with battery cleaner and tightened. I gave it a wash a few days ago and the next day I tried to start it but all I got was intense clicking from the starter clutch. Hi Ryan can you advice me. It's an old bike but I've never had this problem before. no aftermarket products are connected to the battery. I popped the clutch in second gear after 5 days of the bike sitting from this problem and it ran fine, so it is receiving power, but the bike won't start up or even turn over from the starter … It doesn’t do this all the time – but when it does, I am usually far away from home and stranded which makes afternoon trips unreliable. After installing toggle switch, no more clicks and my bike even starts in freezing cold weather. … first thought it was a flat battery as had clicking noise but starter wouldn't turn over. If bike starts, you now know what to do. If bike doesn't start, then look elsewhere, relay, solenoid, starter, etc. Hello, My 1998 Yamaha Virago 1100 will not start. This post is to explain what the noise is and why it happens. I turn on the ignition, but I can’t hear the fuel pump prime. Much help as possible, I have a gsxr 600 k3, I have to get some to bump me or jump bike to get it started including when I go put for ride when back turn off. Lights are working, dash lights working, but the engine will not turn over or even make a sound when I try to start it up now. Discussion Starter • #1 • Jul 27, 2011. Very often on BCF people write that their bike won't start but makes a fast clicking noise. 2 Posts . manage to bump start … Without the fuel pump engaged, the bike will not start. Im new to the forum and im not sure how all this works but im in need of help. when charged started ok, went for a spin filled up with fuel. My 1995 HD Ultra Classic sometimes won’t start. Ive checked the fuses and opened the inside of the right handle switch assembly. Bike has been sitting over winter, I don’t know if be a … Here’s what not to do when your motorcycle won’t start. My bike is an un-heated garage and there is no … then I stopped for coffee later for about 30 mins bike wouldn't start no life what so ever not even a click. When i push it it kills the headlight but doesnt even try to turn over the engine. 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