starter celanoid

[shepgs850]

starter celanoid just clicks when i push the start button,is this because the battery is low/flat which it is,now recharging battery to
see if it makes a difference

[psyguy]

once the battery is charged...

you can bypass the starter solenoid

[shepgs850]

not the answer i was hoping,but why bypass it?

[psyguy]

if the battery is charged but you still cant crank the engine - it's most likely either the solenoid or the starter motor
if you bypass the solenoid and stil "nada" - it's the starter motor
if you bypass it and all is good - it's the solenoid

[shepgs850]

ok,already checked the starter motor,thats fine,just waiting on the battery to charge now cheers

[shepgs850]

battery charged,celanoid still clicks nothing else,replaced celanoid,SORTED,problem solved cheers

[psyguy]

cool :-D

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[preflight99]

how do you bypass the solenoid on this bike?

[tkent02]

how do you bypass the solenoid on this bike?

Just like you would on an old Ford or Chebby, except use smaller tools.

[chuckycheese]

Clicks

If your solenoid clicks, it is, almost certainly, not to blame. Stick a screwdriver across the two posts on the solenoid...yes, it will spark...if your starter doesn't turn over, the problem is with the starter. However...it's very unlikely that the problem is with the solenoid, especially it it 'clicks'. Clicking is good, not bad, with a solenoid. They are incredibly simple and only complete the positive connection..which is what the sound indicates.