Ignition Stuck?

Sascha · Post by **Sascha** » Tue May 10, 2011 1:44 pm

Hey Guys,
When I fire the ignition the starter was turning over previously and isnt anymore, I can kick the bike and start it no problem but not sure whats going on with the starter now as I can hear its getting power, just not moving at all... Battery is full.

-Sascha

Dana01 · Post by **Dana01** » Tue May 10, 2011 2:06 pm

Hi Sascha,

I can hear its getting power

... what does this mean ... do you hear it spinning, buzzing, the starter chain rattling, ????

Electrons are pretty quiet these days ;)

Sascha · Post by **Sascha** » Wed May 11, 2011 9:26 am

I hear a buzzing noise (like an old appliacnce getting power) its like it wants to turn but cant, I am going to open her up tonight and take a peek, something seems 'stuck' in place.
-sascha

brewsky · Post by **brewsky** » Wed May 11, 2011 7:00 pm

Cross the two big terminals on the starter solenoid with a screwdriver and see if that works.
If so, you need a new solenoid.

Sascha · Post by **Sascha** » Thu May 12, 2011 7:33 am

brewsky... What is a solinoid?

brewsky · Post by **brewsky** » Thu May 12, 2011 8:54 am

It's the round thing in front of the coil with 2 big wires that are held on with nuts on the top.

LOUD MOUSE · Post by **LOUD MOUSE** » Thu May 12, 2011 3:17 pm

I see ya are still on top of it.
Parts book!!!!!! ??????????????
SO ya got it going without a mechanic but ya really don't have it going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. ...........lm

Sascha wrote:brewsky... What is a solinoid?