honda cb 77 starter problems..

Rudy · Post by **Rudy** » Thu Dec 01, 2016 4:06 pm

Hi Guys, i'm new here - i am finalising the restauration on a CB 77 '66 model, but even after several tests i can't get any response from the startermotor when i push the starter button. I just hear the starter breaker making a rather loud "clack" . So i have replaced with another.. same result . Also when i turn the combination switch i hear this sound.. So i must have done something wrong , but i can't figure it out !
anybody any suggestions ? I've checked the electric wiring diagram several times..but i'm starting to get desperate..
thx for your help/suggestions/tips
grts
rudy
antwerp- belgium

SMBH · Post by **SMBH** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:26 am

Make sure the battery is up to scratch fully charged, do check the earth leads to frame (no paint under lead on frame) I highly recommend this type of battery this is just one place you can purchase it from http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motobatt-Batt ... SwHnFV1fay

Most but not all starting problems in my view are the battery is just not up to turning the engine.

Seadog · Post by **Seadog** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 9:09 am

So the starter isn't even turning? Did you test the starter before installing it? What is the condition of your starter clutch?

Rudy · Post by **Rudy** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 3:42 pm

thank you for this info - i'll check the battery and if necessairy i follow your tip on the battery you've recommended. The startermotor has been rebuild and is brandnew, so i don't think he is the problem.. will also check al earthconnections to the frame again.
i will keep you posted on my progess..
grts rudy