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Originally Posted by ridetheworld
Molly, maybe you could advise on something? I was all set to go today and when started ignition, just had that clicking from the starter. Lights, horn everything else seemed fine. I bump started bike and running it now to see if its low battery, after running it seems like its starting okay- well it clicks a few time before starting - sound like anything you know of? What sort of effect will salt have on the electronics? Kinda worried!
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This is typical. Your battery is low, (again!) OR ... it might be on it's way OUT. (hope not!)
If it was charged properly then it SHOULD hold a charge and start your bike no problem. But if it was "cooked" by improper over-charging ... it may be ruined?? Make sure it's your original battery and that no one "switched" it out while in the care of mechanic. (old trick).
It's typical that a "low" or dying battery will run lights, dash and such, but WILL NOT crank over the motor. It takes A LOT more current to crank starter motor over. If your current battery will not hold a charge, then a NEW BATTERY is the only solution. (It should stay charged up for WEEKS after a full charge ... if the battery is "healthy")
If not, I would replace it with a Quality battery. I wrote you some notes on charging in another thread ... Low amp smart charger is best and safest to maintain battery or bring a discharged one back to life.
Make sure no salt water got into your starter motor. If it did, could be corrosion, starter may be binding up. clean it out with WD40 or equivalent.
Good luck!
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