Can anyone help me? The starter was just replaced in 2001, just bought a new solenoid and battery and still not getting anything. I was hoping someone could help me out with this, would like it up and running again. Let me know if you need more details.
2007-02-22 12:10:22 · 5 answers · asked by Brandon14_99 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Ok, when I put the key in, the lights turn on and when I go to start it all I get is a clicking sound.
2007-02-22 13:10:10 · update #1
Thanks everyone, I'll try everything I can tomorrow and let you guys know what works. If anyone else has any other ideas, please let me know. Thanks.
2007-02-22 16:07:17 · update #2
If solenoid is clicking it means battery is low.
Get a battery charger and put it on charge overnight
They have a horrible starter gear system which sounds like its going to fall apart, even when new.
Don't jump start it from a car, etc, you can cause more problems including burning out the regulator rectifier unit.
You may want to invest in a Battery Tender if your not riding often enough to keep battery fully charged
2007-02-23 06:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by 1crazypj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Viragos of that time had garbage "starter clutches". Check a few things first.
--Make sure the engine isn't siezed. On the left crankcase cover is a round flat plate that the "Yamaha" logo is attached to (3 bolts). Remove it and turn the center nut (crankshaft). You might have to remove the spark plugs if it's to stiff.
--Engine OK? Bypass the starter solenoid. With a large screw driver, touch both of the large terminals of the solenoid at the same time (carefull of sparks).
--If the engine cranks, the solenoid or it's conections could be bad.
--If no crank, could be weak battery, bad starter motor, or bad starter clutch.
--To rule out the battery, hook some jumper cables up to a car battery and jump directly to the starter motor. Pos cable to wire on starter motor and Neg to any ground (battery (-), engine motor mount bolt).
--Still no good, check the starter motor.
--Remove the starter motor from the engine. Two bolts and pry out of the case with a screw driver (to re-install, grease the
o-ring on the starter motor and tap into case with a soft hammer)
--If the starter motor spins with force when you push the starter button, then most likely the starter clutch needs repair.
Pictures of your engine -
http://www.bikebandit.com/partsbandit/OEM-Parts.asp
Shop manual -
http://www.motocom.com/motorcycles/
2007-02-22 14:20:48 · answer #2 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What has probably happened is, condensation on the cylinder walls has created enough rust so the pistons are froze.Spray WD-40 in the cylinders,take off the left side case and turn crank back and forth till it is free.Merry Christmas
2007-02-22 12:23:26 · answer #3 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a burnt fuse or burnt fusible link. check fuses and connections under the seat.
2007-02-22 12:24:39 · answer #4 · answered by jeffrey m 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
details , clicking sound? no sound? whirring sound? what
2007-02-22 12:43:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋