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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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Bike makes a loud clicking sound when i press the switch to start. What could be the problem?
I have checked the timing chain and none of the valves are bent.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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Is the bike running or is it clicking but not firing up? If it is the latter then you have an undercharged battery. Could be the battery is old or possibly the charging system is going south.

 
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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The battery is fully charge. I tried starting and got a loud clack and then after i tried starting it again and got nothing. It was not even swinging. I checked the timing chain and it's good. Do you think it is the starter that has gone bad?
 
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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you try push starting it?

 
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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So when you press the starter now it does nothing? Hmmm, always check the easy stuff first so if you know the battery is good the next thing I'd check is that you have voltage at the starter when you press the button. If you have voltage but no spin then the starter is toast. If no voltage then check the fuse ... bad, replace and remove starter and see if it turns. If it turns then I'd check to see if the crankshaft will spin or if it is seized up.


 
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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Thanks man, i'll try that!
 
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