What to do if your motorcycle starter is not turning?
Replace the starter relay if it fails this test. If the starter relay is clicking, but the starter motor is not turning, there is a problem with the high current circuit. Check for a poor connection in the heavy gauge wires between the battery and starter relay, and the starter relay and the starter motor.
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.
What happens when you discontinue power to the starter?
When you start the engine and release the key the circuit will, discontinue the power to the starting motor. If this stays on after the engine has started, the main contacts in the solenoid, have most likely failed. This will ultimately cause serious damage, to the whole starting system and the transmission flywheel.
Replace the starter relay if it fails this test. If the starter relay is clicking, but the starter motor is not turning, there is a problem with the high current circuit. Check for a poor connection in the heavy gauge wires between the battery and starter relay, and the starter relay and the starter motor.
Can You disconnect the motor on a manual starter?
A “manual motor starter” still has the overload relay and can disconnect the motor under an overload condition, but it does NOT include the ability to automatically turn a motor on by external means, hence the term “manual”.
Why does my bike starter keep cranking even after I Turn Off the engine?
Starter keeps cranking even after engine is turned off.. When I try to start my bike the starter will sometimes keep cranking and the only way to make it stop cranking is to disconnect one of the battery leads.
When to replace the starter relay on a motorcycle?
Check for continuity between the high current terminals. When the jump is completed there should be continuity between the high current terminals. When the jump is open there should not be continuity between the high current terminals. Replace the starter relay if it fails this test.
Can a disconnect be used as a starter?
To answer your earlier question (and this one), No, a disconnect cannot be listed as a “starter” because of the definition of a “starter”, but Yes there are disconnect switches that are rated for motor starting duty.
How to change the starter motor on a motorcycle?
Solenoids are prone to arcing internally when actuated. This arcing will eventually lead to a reduction in the power being supplied to the starter motor, causing weak starts. Remove the battery’s negative cable from the battery with a 10 mm wrench then stow the cable where the wire cannot touch the battery terminal.
What causes a motorcycle starter to stop working?
Sprag clutches, which disengage the starter and the engine once the engine RPM exceeds the starter RPM, can wear out and no longer engage. Solenoids are prone to arcing internally when actuated. This arcing will eventually lead to a reduction in the power being supplied to the starter motor, causing weak starts.
What causes low starting power on a motorcycle?
Motorcycle starters consist of a 12V DC motor, solenoid and starter gear with an over-running (sprag) clutch. The starter motor runs on high-amperage battery voltage and generates significant heat when operated. This heat can lead to insulation breakdown (IB) within the motor, causing low starting power.