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    gs850 starter selanoid

    is my starter selanoid knackered
    i have a full charge in my batterry ,when i go to start the engine the selanoid just clicks and then starts to make a whirling sort of noise
    is the problem with the selanoid or has it something to do with the starter motor? cheers shep

    #2
    Is it the solenoid that make the whirring noise or the starter motor itself. If it's the starter motor, you have a problem either with the drive gear on the end of the starter motor or the starter clutch that is located behind the stator rotor under the LH engine cover.

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      #3
      the whirling noise is coming from the selanoid

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        #4
        If the "whirring" noise is coming from the solenois, which I find unusual, then replace it.

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          #5
          nice one i'll give it a go got a spare one kicking about cheers

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            #6
            have changed the selanoid,when trying to start the engine the selanoid still clicks and the starter motor makes the whirring noise but does not turn is this pointing to the answer in a previous reply to this problem?
            cheers shep

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              #7
              now this is odd,battery charger says the battery is full,but can't start the engine ,but i can jump start it of a car battery without the cars engine running,any ideas ?

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                #8
                Noise

                Clicking noise from a perfectly good solenoid is very common on cars, bikes, lawnmowers, etc. I think that's one of the most common parts that are needlessly replaced. If it's bad, it's a 10 minute fix but I would guess the problem is with the starter drive.:? At least you're getting "juice" down to the starter, so you're well on your way towards figuring it out.
                1980 GS1100E....Number 15!

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                  #9
                  Recently had an earth problem, do you think this could have affected the battery, so the selenoid cannot pull enough current off to turn the starter motor?

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                    #10
                    Voltage

                    I wouldn't think so but you can check your voltage with a multimeter at the solenloid by switching on the ignition and having someone push your starter button. I bet you'll find that you're getting good voltage to it. If so, you'll pretty much have to suspect the starter. Good luck and let us know. I've recently had horrid problems, myself.
                    Last edited by chuckycheese; 08-17-2006, 10:53 AM.
                    1980 GS1100E....Number 15!

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                      #11
                      i can start the engine with a jump start,but not direct from its own battery,this is what is now confusing me

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                        #12
                        Good

                        Well, that says a bunch!! Check your battery to see what it's up to....maybe you've got a dead cell, no agua or some other problem. Batteries are so unpredictable!8-[
                        1980 GS1100E....Number 15!

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by chuckycheese
                          Well, that says a bunch!! Check your battery to see what it's up to....maybe you've got a dead cell, no agua or some other problem. Batteries are so unpredictable!8-[
                          Or... if you've ever charged it at higher than a 5 amp rate, the lead plates within the cells may have warped and shorted out. If it starts off of an auto battery but not off of the motorcycle battery, you've just eliminated all other problems. If the fluid levels in your cells are not the problem, you may have to replace the battery. At the very least, you should probably put it on a trickle charge for a few hours to make sure it really is charged to capacity before you go any further.

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                            #14
                            thanks for the help every one,i'll give the trickle idea a go
                            let you know over the weekend what the score is cheers shep

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