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tj2 · 13-11-05, 05:56 PM

Ok to follow on from last post..........
Yes the solenoid is the big relay... with 2 large wires and 2 small
If it is definatly clicking when youconnect your batt charger across the 2 small wires with no continuity across the large 2, then the contacts have probably burned out. You said previously that you had a large voltage drop on the battery when you tried to start it, and the starter barely moving. This has shown that there is/was a high resistance somewhere....... Your tests have shown that it is highly likely to be in the solenoid/relay well done

Bung another 1 there and you should be laughing

The probable reason that it started from a "jump" is because of the high amperage of the other battery used was able to overcome the resistance of the bad terminals. (bike batteries are never huge amphour jobs unlike car and jump pack batteries)

Glad to have been some help

Terry

anna · 13-11-05, 06:02 PM

Thanks Terry much appreciated... will give you an update when i get a new one. :P

anna · 18-11-05, 08:51 AM

okay I have put the new relay on the bike last night and still nothing... when the ignition gets turned over you can here it clicking and a whirr from the starter but then nothing......

next suggestion???

fizzwheel · 18-11-05, 09:26 AM

A big hammer ?

You sure your battery is OK, thats the exact same symptoms that my bike has when the battery is flat, not totally flat, but there just isnt enough charge in it to turn the bike over.

Edit : must read your original post, OK new battery so its not that then

Dont really know what else to suggest, you want to ask Viney or Sid Squid reckon they would be able to help you

18-11-05, 09:26 AM	#14
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	A big hammer ? You sure your battery is OK, thats the exact same symptoms that my bike has when the battery is flat, not totally flat, but there just isnt enough charge in it to turn the bike over. Edit : must read your original post, OK new battery so its not that then Dont really know what else to suggest, you want to ask Viney or Sid Squid reckon they would be able to help you __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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13-11-05, 05:56 PM	#11
tj2 Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Stafford Posts: 295	Ok to follow on from last post.......... Yes the solenoid is the big relay... with 2 large wires and 2 small If it is definatly clicking when youconnect your batt charger across the 2 small wires with no continuity across the large 2, then the contacts have probably burned out. You said previously that you had a large voltage drop on the battery when you tried to start it, and the starter barely moving. This has shown that there is/was a high resistance somewhere....... Your tests have shown that it is highly likely to be in the solenoid/relay well done Bung another 1 there and you should be laughing The probable reason that it started from a "jump" is because of the high amperage of the other battery used was able to overcome the resistance of the bad terminals. (bike batteries are never huge amphour jobs unlike car and jump pack batteries) Glad to have been some help Terry

13-11-05, 06:02 PM	#12
anna Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tower Hamlets but with Shutters on the windows Posts: 1,522	Thanks Terry much appreciated... will give you an update when i get a new one. :P

18-11-05, 08:51 AM	#13
anna Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tower Hamlets but with Shutters on the windows Posts: 1,522	okay I have put the new relay on the bike last night and still nothing... when the ignition gets turned over you can here it clicking and a whirr from the starter but then nothing...... next suggestion???