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slowhandforu · Aug 9th, 2012, 01:10 PM

I have a 03 road king,the batt.is fully charged but when i push button to start it just clicks,is this the starter or maybe sumthing else.

doctor727 · Aug 9th, 2012, 01:59 PM

Does it click once or continually? When it clicks, do the lights go out? Could be bad or loose connections, could be bad solenoid, could be bad starter.

lordharold · Aug 9th, 2012, 05:17 PM

maybe a bad starter relay

Dr. Dolittle · Aug 9th, 2012, 05:44 PM

Start with the simple stuff. Remove the seat and thoroughly clean off both ends of both battery cables. Make sure there's NO corrosion in sight. See if that helps any.

The Tank · Aug 9th, 2012, 05:58 PM

I have a 1995 Heritage that on a very rare occasion gives me a click and won't start. With it being very rare it is hard to pinpoint the exact problem. I have had it apart and cleaned the battery cables and done all the standard/basic electrical recommendations. Problem is you can't fix it if it isn't broke. Rather than toss a lot of parts at it I am waiting for it to break for good but my rescue solution is this....

Solenoid Housing Starter Button by Biker's Choice - 302192 - Cheap Cycle Parts

This bypasses lots of wiring and the starter relay among other hard parts. Now when mine clicks on that rare occasion I reach down to the starter solenoid and push. It works for me. For the money it is a great solution until I get a hard problem that I can test and install the real fix.

rhino 2 · Aug 10th, 2012, 06:07 AM

Sounds like a bad cell in the battery, Even though the battery shows a full charge with a bed cell it won't hold, Check the battery [load test]

89stroker · Aug 10th, 2012, 06:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by The Tank View Post

I have a 1995 Heritage that on a very rare occasion gives me a click and won't start. With it being very rare it is hard to pinpoint the exact problem. I have had it apart and cleaned the battery cables and done all the standard/basic electrical recommendations. Problem is you can't fix it if it isn't broke. Rather than toss a lot of parts at it I am waiting for it to break for good but my rescue solution is this....

Solenoid Housing Starter Button by Biker's Choice - 302192 - Cheap Cycle Parts

This bypasses lots of wiring and the starter relay among other hard parts. Now when mine clicks on that rare occasion I reach down to the starter solenoid and push. It works for me. For the money it is a great solution until I get a hard problem that I can test and install the real fix.

I did the same as you Tank with my custom chopper that I built, intermittently I don't get anything more than a click when I hit the start button so I installed one of these until I get time time figure it out (after riding season). Great minds think alike!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by rhino 2 View Post

Sounds like a bad cell in the battery, Even though the battery shows a full charge with a bed cell it won't hold, Check the battery [load test]

I agree with rhino 2 on getting the battery load tested, it may show proper volts with a meter but it sounds as if it pulls the voltage way down when load is applied. How old is the battery?

The Tank · Aug 10th, 2012, 09:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 89stroker View Post

I did the same as you Tank with my custom chopper that I built, intermittently I don't get anything more than a click when I hit the start button so I installed one of these until I get time time figure it out (after riding season). Great minds think alike!!!!!

Well if our minds are in sync then I am sure you have thought of the other benefit....... It is chrome!

It gets rid of that wrinkle black cover and adds some more shine to the bike.

Aug 9th, 2012, 01:59 PM	#2
doctor727 Contributor$ Ride: 2004 Heritage Softail Join Date: May 27th, 2011 Location: Kissimmee, Florida Posts: 102 My Mood:	Re: starter will not turn over Does it click once or continually? When it clicks, do the lights go out? Could be bad or loose connections, could be bad solenoid, could be bad starter. __________________ Doctor727, American Legion Riders, Patriot Guard Riders.Proud vet riding for those who can't. In Memory of John L. Brennan, U.S.Army PFC, Ralph J. Jenner, U.S. Army Sgt., Edwin E. Spellier, U.S.A.F. Msgt.

Aug 9th, 2012, 05:17 PM	#3
lordharold Play The Throttle Ride: 1992Flstf Join Date: May 27th, 2011 Location: Norfolk, Nebraska Posts: 170	Re: starter will not turn over maybe a bad starter relay

Aug 9th, 2012, 05:44 PM	#4
Dr. Dolittle Moderators Ride: 2008 Street Glide Join Date: Feb 1st, 2008 Location: Woodstock, Georgia Posts: 6,219 My Mood:	Re: starter will not turn over Start with the simple stuff. Remove the seat and thoroughly clean off both ends of both battery cables. Make sure there's NO corrosion in sight. See if that helps any. __________________ 2008 Street Glide - Dobeck GEN3 EJK - SE Slip Ons - SE Stage I A/C - Hogtunes amp, speakers, and tweeter pod

Aug 9th, 2012, 05:58 PM	#5
The Tank Super Moderator Ride: 2008 Electra Glide Standard Join Date: Feb 21st, 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,713 My Mood:	Re: starter will not turn over I have a 1995 Heritage that on a very rare occasion gives me a click and won't start. With it being very rare it is hard to pinpoint the exact problem. I have had it apart and cleaned the battery cables and done all the standard/basic electrical recommendations. Problem is you can't fix it if it isn't broke. Rather than toss a lot of parts at it I am waiting for it to break for good but my rescue solution is this.... Solenoid Housing Starter Button by Biker's Choice - 302192 - Cheap Cycle Parts This bypasses lots of wiring and the starter relay among other hard parts. Now when mine clicks on that rare occasion I reach down to the starter solenoid and push. It works for me. For the money it is a great solution until I get a hard problem that I can test and install the real fix. __________________ Need Help? Please read the Self Help Information & Tips - HDTalking AMSOIL Support from Tank Oils Last edited by The Tank; Dec 1st, 2012 at 10:00 AM.

Aug 10th, 2012, 06:07 AM	#6
rhino 2 Play The Throttle Ride: Tri Glide 2011 Join Date: Aug 22nd, 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 155	Re: starter will not turn over Sounds like a bad cell in the battery, Even though the battery shows a full charge with a bed cell it won't hold, Check the battery [load test]

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Aug 10th, 2012, 06:58 AM	#7
89stroker Contributor$ Ride: 99 FXST Join Date: Feb 20th, 2011 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 185	Re: starter will not turn over Quote: Originally Posted by The Tank View Post I have a 1995 Heritage that on a very rare occasion gives me a click and won't start. With it being very rare it is hard to pinpoint the exact problem. I have had it apart and cleaned the battery cables and done all the standard/basic electrical recommendations. Problem is you can't fix it if it isn't broke. Rather than toss a lot of parts at it I am waiting for it to break for good but my rescue solution is this.... Solenoid Housing Starter Button by Biker's Choice - 302192 - Cheap Cycle Parts This bypasses lots of wiring and the starter relay among other hard parts. Now when mine clicks on that rare occasion I reach down to the starter solenoid and push. It works for me. For the money it is a great solution until I get a hard problem that I can test and install the real fix. I did the same as you Tank with my custom chopper that I built, intermittently I don't get anything more than a click when I hit the start button so I installed one of these until I get time time figure it out (after riding season). Great minds think alike!!!!! Quote: Originally Posted by rhino 2 View Post Sounds like a bad cell in the battery, Even though the battery shows a full charge with a bed cell it won't hold, Check the battery [load test] I agree with rhino 2 on getting the battery load tested, it may show proper volts with a meter but it sounds as if it pulls the voltage way down when load is applied. How old is the battery?

Aug 10th, 2012, 09:17 AM	#8
The Tank Super Moderator Ride: 2008 Electra Glide Standard Join Date: Feb 21st, 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,713 My Mood:	Re: starter will not turn over Quote: Originally Posted by 89stroker View Post I did the same as you Tank with my custom chopper that I built, intermittently I don't get anything more than a click when I hit the start button so I installed one of these until I get time time figure it out (after riding season). Great minds think alike!!!!! Well if our minds are in sync then I am sure you have thought of the other benefit....... It is chrome! It gets rid of that wrinkle black cover and adds some more shine to the bike. __________________ Need Help? Please read the Self Help Information & Tips - HDTalking AMSOIL Support from Tank Oils

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