Why does my Harley Sportster engine not start?
It has been suggested that I bridge the terminals on the solenoid and if all is well the engine should turn over and probably start The likely issue is the battery itself. Although it has voltage, the plates & electrolyte/electrolytic gel have lost their ability to create the needed amperage to push that voltage.
What does a click mean on a starter relay?
If the voltage drops below 9.5 vdc, the battery is junk. If the voltage stays at 12, the start button, or more likely the starter relay is junk, that also holds true with a “click” & is the next diagnostic, a new starter relay. If the voltage drops but stays above 10-11 vdc, & there is a “click” check the battery cables & again, the starter relay.
Why does my starter click when trying to start?
The starter will either push the jack shaft out and spin (then the starter is good )or the jackshaft will click in and out rapidly and then you’ll know it’s the solenoid hold in coil. But it’s probably just the battery. Was this answer helpful?
Where is the starter relay / solenoid on a 06 Sportster 883?
Where is the starter relay/solenoid on an 06 sportster 883 Try looking under the Seat or the left side cover . if the thing clicks look for the clicking were it’s coming from . Okay thanks sounds like a plan.
It has been suggested that I bridge the terminals on the solenoid and if all is well the engine should turn over and probably start The likely issue is the battery itself. Although it has voltage, the plates & electrolyte/electrolytic gel have lost their ability to create the needed amperage to push that voltage.
Why does my bike starter keep clicking repeatedly?
Anyway I came back to the house and hooked my battery charger straight to the power and ground battery cables on the bike and set it to the 50 amp position on the charger for starting and gave it a go. Still same thing charger just clicks repeatedly. It has the power for sure because that charger can start a car.
Why does my Harley Davidson make a hard clicking sound?
Clicks when trying to start does not engage. I have a Harley-Davidson 1999 sportster 1200. I get a hard fast clicking sound when trying to start. I Have put the battery on a charger and let it charge overnight. It still does the same thing. Is this a bad battery?
What to do if your starter doesn’t click?
If the the starter still clicks, clean ALL the battery cables and try again. This includes the Positive at the battery and the starter. The negative (ground) at the battery and the ground point. Also check ground strap from engine to frame. If it still clicks, disconnect the battery.
Where is the starter on a Harley Davidson 883 Sportster?
Connect your red probe to the solenoid positive wire. This is a fat 12 or 14 gauge wire on the cylindrical portion of the starter. Connect the black probe to a known good ground. 12v should be present in this wire at all times. Figure 3. The starter location on a 883 Sportster.
What does it take to start a Harley Davidson Sportster?
This article applies to the Harley Davidson Sportster. What does it take to start a Sportster? When you turn the ignition switch to the on position, current is sent to the start button. Pressing the button sends power to the starter solenoid, which sends a large amount of current from the battery to the starter to turn the motor.
How can you tell if a Harley Davidson starter is working?
In addition to the starter current draw test, you can measure the voltage at the wire connected to the starter solenoid from the ignition switch. With the ignition in the on/run position and the button pressed, 12 volts should be present at this wire. This test will also tell you if the ignition switch is working.
Why is my Harley Davidson Sportster not starting?
Place your Sportster in second or third gear for the best results. A battery that can’t start your engine may no longer be recharging properly because of its age and current state of charge. The ground cables that connect the battery to your Sportster frame must also be undamaged and free of corrosion.
Connect your red probe to the solenoid positive wire. This is a fat 12 or 14 gauge wire on the cylindrical portion of the starter. Connect the black probe to a known good ground. 12v should be present in this wire at all times. Figure 3. The starter location on a 883 Sportster.
What should the current be on a Harley Davidson starter?
In addition to the starter current draw test, you can measure the voltage at the wire connected to the starter solenoid from the ignition switch. With the ignition in the on/run position and the button pressed, 12 volts should be present at this wire.