when i push the start button all of the lights (incl. the headlight) turn dim, but the starter does not click. have repeated this several times and yet nothing.

any suggestion or experiences?

 

How long is it since it was last started, is the battery in good condition, have you done any work on the bike recently?

Try a boost from another battery/vehicle, just make sure if it's from a car it's not running!

 

Thanks Steve for that intro, you set'em up I'll knock'em down.

Couple of suggestions just to get you started;

1) There is a wealth of knowledge within the Hurricane forum, but you'll probably find it a bit easier to tap into if you take the time to introduce yourself, tell us a bit about the bike (has it been sitting in storage for 12 years?) and maybe even tell us where you live. We have members all over the world and maybe someone is just a few minutes away from you - who knows?

2) If you own a multimeter please report back with battery voltage sitting and when cranking the starter.

3) If you don't own a multimeter, go and buy one then refer to 2) above.

We're here to help mate, but sometimes a few more clues can be helpful.

Cheers
TK

 

As I get older I become more rational.

I have now adopted a new policy at home and at work : "Sometimes it's just easier to ask for forgiveness rather than permission."

It seems to be working pretty well so far.

 

And then of course, if it's an 87 it might be a fuel pump issue, blah blah blah etc. Might just be easier to cut your losses and send it to me.

 

Like the guys said, a little info goes a long way.

To narrow in on the problem, what is the battery voltage at rest? Has it been sitting? Did this problem just flared up?

Could be battery, kill switch, clutch switch, neutral switch, side stand switch, starter relay, starter clutch or starter.

With the kill switch thumbed down, the clutch pulled in, side stand up and bike in neutral, what happens?

 

Sir:

thanks for your reply...However, this forum had great ideas. Cheked the fuses today and it turned out to be the fuse itself. will monitor over the next few days, but in response to your question...bike is used frequently.

Jim

 

You may need to investigate further if the fuse has blown.

Fuses shouldn't really blow, indicates a fault somewhere else, blown fuse is just a symptom of another problem.