Starter Trouble

[vtmando]

82 R65...just put battery in after storage in warm dry basement. Will not engage starter...lights work but all I get is a "click" and starter doesn't turn or engage. Is this a battery problem or starter? Help!!

[skippyc]

If the lights go out when you hit the starter then it a power problem, if not it's a starter problem.
That said it can be a poor connection faulty relay. A multimeter is a good way of checking voltages in the system when the starter is pushed.

[Bob_Roller]

North American R65's have a relay that turns off the headlight, when the starter is used .
Do you have a multimeter to check the voltage of the battery ?
Was the battery sitting fpr a long time without being on a charger of some sort ?

[vtmando]

Yes battery sat in my basement for the winter without a charge...I'll get a multimeter today...I'll get back with results.
Thanks!

[vtmando]

Headlight goes out when I try to start...loud strong click but starter doesn't engage.
 

[donbmw]

Sounds like a low battery.

[vtmando]

Thanks all...got it!! loose battery connection!! I feel a bit stupid...I was in too much of a hurry to ride!

[tiggum]

We all understand, but be careful......think of all the other bolts you might not have installed properly, and go over it meticulously.