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    #1

    starter motor weirdness

    hi all

    i'm having a nightmare with my starter motor! i hit the starter button the solenoid clicks and nothing happens, i check the voltage from my battery it's like 11.6 which should be at least fine right? then i check the voltage between the two sides of the solenoid it's 11.6, i check the voltage between the solenoid and the starter and it's 0. i pull the starter out and flick the starter button fires straight up (with a nice big spark) and then i put it back in and it works for a few cranks then stops again

    WTF?

    any ideas?
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    #2
    Battery needs a chargin. If it won't hold a good charge than get a new one. You need at least 12.5 on your battery to have a great start so putting it on a small motorcycle sized battery charger/maintainer is the best way to go.
    Last edited by cowboyup3371; 08-15-2011, 08:26 AM.
    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

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      #3
      cheers cowboy

      cheers cowboy

      i will charge tonight.

      wouldn't it usually at least sound like it's trying to turn over?

      and if the solenoid is clicking shouldn't i be getting some voltage going to the starter?

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        #4
        It's possible. Have you verified your fuses are good as well? Not just visually but with a power light?
        Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

        1981 GS550T - My First
        1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
        2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

        Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
        Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
        and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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          #5
          have checked visually and don't have a power light but i will check with me ammeter. if it's gone it's gone right? you can't get a half blown fuse?

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            #6
            hey just to boost the thread again, but i'm having similar trouble.ie startor not turning in the machine, jumpin around out.
            did you fix ya problem?

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