Charging system testing- weak starter? just clicking? Is it the battery? - Page 2

Thumper · Today, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Do©Hawk

I pulled the body panels, seat, tank and headlight so I could scour over the wiring harness and connections. All seems well.

I pulled the starter. The spline end does not appear damaged. When I run jumper cables from the battery to the starter directly, I only get sparks at the post on the starter. No motion from the starter at all. Still measuring 13v from the battery.

Ooo. Sounds like a bad starter(grounding out somehow, or worn out brushes). Starters can be refreshed, but simplest thing is to replace it.

Do©Hawk · Today, 03:20 PM

New one ordered.

J4Fun · Today, 03:56 PM

If memory serves me correct dirtbkr188 brought up starter problems because of windings awhile back? Glad you posted your findings, we all get to learn! Just thinking out loud here and great thread for learning!

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Today, 03:56 PM	#18
J4Fun Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 341	If memory serves me correct dirtbkr188 brought up starter problems because of windings awhile back? Glad you posted your findings, we all get to learn! Just thinking out loud here and great thread for learning!
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