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RisingRay · May 30th, 2018, 07:45 PM

Hi All,

I'm a new rider, so please bear with me if my questions seems stupid. I got a bike awhile back and didn't ride it over the winter period. Recently, I tried to start it up again. The bike ran perfectly fine prior to the downtime.

Right now, the bike makes a click noise when I press the starter button. Sometimes once, sometimes in a row.

Things I've tried:
Battery - Full charge @ autozone. They told me after charging it output 11.6v. I'm assuming 11.6 is at least enough to start.
Starter Solenoid - I tried the "bypass" where you touch the +/- with a screwdriver and the motor made the cranking noise but it didn't start complete.

The way I understand it is that, since the starter motor CRANKS with the bypass, that means the starter solenoid is GOOD. The issue is somewhere the electricity flow?

Through the bypass method, if the motor cranks but doesn't start there are some other issues going on?

Looking for some advice on next steps and resources to go with it.

Thanks!

May 30th, 2018, 07:45 PM	#1
RisingRay ninjette.org newbie Name: Ray Location: Bay Area Join Date: May 2018 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 2006 EX Posts: 1	Trouble Shooting - Bike Click Wont start Hi All, I'm a new rider, so please bear with me if my questions seems stupid. I got a bike awhile back and didn't ride it over the winter period. Recently, I tried to start it up again. The bike ran perfectly fine prior to the downtime. Right now, the bike makes a click noise when I press the starter button. Sometimes once, sometimes in a row. Things I've tried: Battery - Full charge @ autozone. They told me after charging it output 11.6v. I'm assuming 11.6 is at least enough to start. Starter Solenoid - I tried the "bypass" where you touch the +/- with a screwdriver and the motor made the cranking noise but it didn't start complete. The way I understand it is that, since the starter motor CRANKS with the bypass, that means the starter solenoid is GOOD. The issue is somewhere the electricity flow? Through the bypass method, if the motor cranks but doesn't start there are some other issues going on? Looking for some advice on next steps and resources to go with it. Thanks!