Ran fine, then nothing - 66 CA77

[young4vr]

Had it running for a couple of weeks, started fine, ran fine. Took it out for a spin today, but would not start, battery was low, so I got it started by kick starting. Drove it for a couple of miles and then tinkered with the brake lever. Went to start it and got nothing, even tried to kick start it and nothing. Charged the battery, but when I turn the key the drain on the battery goes to 3.9volts. Any suggestion on where to start.

[Hahnda]

Id say that your battery hasn't been charging. Charge it back up to get the bike started and then see if you can check the voltage coming from the alternator.

[Jim Stuart]

How old is the battery. It could have died its final death. If you have a charge from the alternator, replace it. If it is totally dead your indications from the alternator may not be true.

Jim

[young4vr]

I fully charged the battery, but still could not get it to start of the button, but it would start if I kick started it. Could ride it for a while, but there is a major drain on the battery. I have traced it back to the starter solenoid. I think I have read that they are rebuildable, I will try to take if off tonight to see.

Thanks for the help.