Help Wont Turn Over Only Clicks.

[Zooks]

Get it sorted and out on the road. You'll regret selling that in a couple of years. Particularly if it was your Pops. He'd want you to enjoy it.

[1980 gs850]

Im Going To Try The Ground Wire Swapin Now .. Lemme See What I Come Out With Be Back In About An Hour...

[bexabarr]

also... you can for future reference, you can subscribe to this forum and receive updates to the thread to your e-mail. You won't be able to respond but at least read them at work. As for the ticking noise... I've only had it happen when my battery was nearly dead, that's as far as my help goes. Good luck getting it sorted.

[Billyboy]

I like the hammer trick.
It's worked for me for everything from a TV to a co-worker.

[DanTheMan]

I like the hammer trick.
It's worked for me for everything from a TV to a co-worker.

I like the co-worker part the best; yuk, yuk, yuk!!!!!:-D :-D :mrgreen:

[chuckycheese]

I like the hammer trick.
It's worked for me for everything from a TV to a co-worker.

I like it, too. I'm eager to hear whether or not it works for him.

[81gs750bagger]

have you tested regulator rectifier ? it can cause this problem

[1980 gs850]

oK, Well I tried to do the ground thing and it still aint working, hell it aint even clicking anymore.. I did notice that when I turned the key on NONE of the lights on the dashboard would light up, Only if I put the turn signal switch on then the neutral light and the oil light would come on.. But still wouldnt do anything. It is a new starter and solenoid along with a battery. The starter I took to a shop and they rebuilt it for me.. So any other ideas would be great.. If I cant seem to get anywhere soon with this bike then Im sorry I have to depart from it..

[Kcwiro]

If you have no insturment lighting ... check your fuses. I lost my headlight and instrument backlights and after I went through all the trouble of tracing wires it turned out to just be a bummed fuse *I was kicking myself for that one*

Not sure if you can run a direct power to the starter while it is in the bike but if there is something with the wiring from the switch to the clutch cancel it should atleast spin it up even in the bike...

I'm a newb but that sounds like a thing you can try. just my .02

[bradleymaynar]

I'd also suggest going through the fuse bank. Also, squirt the starter button with some penetrating oil. It could just be that the starter button contacts have corroded a bit and aren't getting a good contact.

Brad bt

[1980 gs850]

all the fuses are good. checked each one with a tested along with the fuses. the bike is getting power but the dam thing wont click anymore or try to turn over or anything.

[bradleymaynar]

Can you "bump" start it?

Brad bt

[1980 gs850]

nope
wont even do it.

[NATEO]

when you replaced the battery, did you make sure to charge it before using it? I think not charging it properly can lead to decreased performance...

electrical isnt really my thing, but good luck!

maybe one of the more technical savvy people near him can lend a hand? I would hate to see him lose out on that bike...

[ron bayless]

when you replaced the battery, did you make sure to charge it before using it? I think not charging it properly can lead to decreased performance...

electrical isnt really my thing, but good luck!

maybe one of the more technical savvy people near him can lend a hand? I would hate to see him lose out on that bike...

This guy is exactly right.I bought a new battery,put it in my bike.The trickle charger said it was ready to go so i never did the 14 hour slow charge on it.My battery failed soon after and i had to get another one.This time i charged it 14 hours even though the charger said it was hot.No more problems after that.Ron b