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Help Wont Turn Over Only Clicks.

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I have recently got a 1980 gs 850 gl, from my father who just passed in 06, well this bike was his pride, but since he had been sick it was on the back burner.. Well i got the bike now and tryin to figure it out.. I already replaced the Battery, solinoid, and the starter . When I go to turn the bike over I only hear it click one time.. nothing else.. the starter is getting power.. and its new. the battery volts are good.. im at a loss for this thing. The click is coming from the solinoid area sounds like.. and ideas would be greatly appreaciated. also if i cant get this resolved shortly im going to either part it out or sell it.. its in excellent shape.... please email me at my email addy, due to I wont be on this website very much.. I can check my emails from work but not the website..
thanks.
steve
jpartlow@cfl.rr.com
 
Check electrical connections....

Check electrical connections....

battery leads, solenoid, starter, all of them, the complete circuit.
Clean and tight.
And when you get rid of the bike, send it to me.
 
to be honest with ya im about tired of messing with it.. make an offer..
also if u want some pictures ill send you some.
 
Can you turn the engine over with a wrench? It could be hydrolocked

Are you sure the starter is getting electricity?
 
Ya it turns over fine with a wrench.. also im in florida. merritt island,florida
 
and ya it is gettin electricity..
ive even hooked cables straight to the starter..
 
The starter has brushes that engage the armature to provide the starting current. The brushes can stick in their holders and not fully extend to the armature. If this happens and everthing else is OK, you will hear the dreaded click as the solenoid engages with no starter action.

One troubleshooting test that sometimes works to free (at least temporarily) the brushes without disassembly:

If you have a starter lockout on your clutch cable, tie the clutch lever back to the handlegrip. If you have a removable starter cover like mine, take it off to expose the starter. Make sure that all connections are tight and free of corrosion. Turn the ignition on. With the right hand, press the starter button and hold it down past the click. With the starter button depressed, with the left hand use something like a small ball pein hammer to lightly tap the starter. If the brushes are sticking, sometimes this will free them and the starter will spin normally. It's worth a try.
 
Boondocks said:
With the starter button depressed, with the left hand use something like a small ball pein hammer to lightly tap the starter. If the brushes are sticking, sometimes this will free them and the starter will spin normally.
Click to expand...

It works, I had to start an airplane engine all month like that.
It usually worked.
 
1980 gs850 said:
the starter is new, along with the silonoid..
Click to expand...

If the "new" starter had been sitting on a shelf for 27 years, it's still possible that there could be stiction in the brush holder from corrosion (oxidation) or congealed lubrication over that period. Brushes are a moving part, and when something hasn't moved for a very long time stiction may tend to reduce normal movement. I still think my suggestion is worth a try.
 
Ground wires. Ground your new solenoid to the battery ground, same with the starter, if need be. Make sure all your ground wires and connecting points are clean and shiny. It'll work then. Ask me how I know????:confused:
 
so you can turn over the engine by rolling it in gear? just a thought, otherwise I got little for ya...

hate to see a nice machine parted, I bet someone around here would buy it...
 
4 sale gs850gl

4 sale gs850gl

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t7/STANGthis/worktruckgs850004.jpg,
worktruckgs850004.jpg
 
Get it sorted and out on the road. You'll regret selling that in a couple of years. Particularly if it was your Pops. He'd want you to enjoy it.
 
Im Going To Try The Ground Wire Swapin Now .. Lemme See What I Come Out With Be Back In About An Hour...
 
also... you can for future reference, you can subscribe to this forum and receive updates to the thread to your e-mail. You won't be able to respond but at least read them at work. As for the ticking noise... I've only had it happen when my battery was nearly dead, that's as far as my help goes. Good luck getting it sorted.
 
I like the hammer trick.
It's worked for me for everything from a TV to a co-worker.
 
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