65 ca77 dream 305 Electric starter problems

roadrunner · Post by **roadrunner** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 9:42 am

when i got my bike there wasn't a starter button so i installed one tried to start it only got a clicking sound checked battery it was bad.i purchased a new battery and pressed button no start just a clicking nosie from the soleniod so i buy a new solenoid install it still no start just clicking again.i don't know what to do now i'm stuck need help.

SMBH · Post by **SMBH** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:21 am

NO starter button on bike sounds like someone did not want you to try the starter when you purchased the bike

First off do check your battery is ok, it is a process of elimination each part in the chain.

Clicking sounds like a low battery.

If all the wiring is OK then if it was me I would take off the starter motor and put the poss lead from a good battery to the threaded post then the negative lead to the motor case then the starter motor should run only do it for a very short time.

If it motors then that is one big part you can eliminate.

If you do not feel confident about working with 12v then get someone that is.

Let us know how you get on.

roadrunner · Post by **roadrunner** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:47 am

well i replaced with new the battery the starter soleniod.i'm hoping the motor is ok.thanks for the good advise i'll check the starter today.as for the wiring i pluged the red/yellow wire's togeather. so i well see what happens with the motor.i'll let you know how it goes ttyl.

roadrunner · Post by **roadrunner** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 1:22 pm

SMBH,what could be wrong with the wires?is there steps i should take to make sure its wired correct.thxs for your help

SMBH · Post by **SMBH** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 2:41 pm

roadrunner wrote:SMBH,what could be wrong with the wires?is there steps i should take to make sure its wired correct.thxs for your help

You ask what could be wrong with the wires?-- answer, not connected or wrongly connected

You ask is there steps i should take to make sure its wired correct--- answer, yes look at the wiring diagram of your model.

It sounds like you have power to the solenoid if it's clicking check from there to the starter motor.

You ether have power or not, do you have a multimeter or just a simple test line with a 12v bulb to check out if there is any power.

sdaigle240 · Post by **sdaigle240** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 2:45 pm

grab a multimeter and start check stuff. continuity, voltage etc. you'll buy so many unnecessary parts without doing this first. often a simple fix.

roadrunner · Post by **roadrunner** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:12 pm

thank you so much,i understand what your saying it makes more sense to me i don't know what this bike has been through.i only have 12v bulb but i'm buying a multi meter it's the best way.again thxs guys your info really helps.

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