Hi I have a Cbr 1000f 1979 I fitted a new solenoid but all I get is a buzzing noise coming from it when I try to start the bike anybody any ideas what might be wrong

 

What year?
What does it do if you don't have it connected to the starter and you just touch it with jumper cables connected to the battery?

 

won’t that just give me a shock lol 😂

 

[QUOTE=hamlin6;1326386]What year?
What does it do if you don't have it connected to the starter and you just touch it with jumper cables connected to the battery?[/QUOTE. The buzzing is from the solenoid the bike is 1979 and has the dual breaking system

 

If the battery is low it can buzz when the starter button is pressed.

 

Yip the battery was low bought a new one now starts perfect cheers guys for your help