Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starting Issue (Clicking sound at Starter Solenoid, already replaced recently)

2015-06-07 Thread Honda Hornet
Nice information! Thank you! On Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 11:51:50 AM UTC-4, Kyle Munz wrote: The starter is relatively easy to rebuild but I would recommend tearing it down and testing it first. Make sure the armature is good before ordering the rebuild kit, etc. I'm no expert (as

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starting Issue (Clicking sound at Starter Solenoid, already replaced recently)

2015-06-06 Thread Peter
I changed my mind and ordered a new Starter Motor online, found a good deal. Part came in, installed it and NH fired right up! Thanks again everyone for your assistance!!! On Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 12:54:52 PM UTC-4, Peter wrote: Thanks everyone for your guidance. I have ordered a rebuild

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starting Issue (Clicking sound at Starter Solenoid, already replaced recently)

2015-06-06 Thread Allen Thomas
No problem glad to hear your backup and running. Allen Thomas On Jun 6, 2015 9:23 AM, Peter psz...@szaroconsulting.com wrote: I changed my mind and ordered a new Starter Motor online, found a good deal. Part came in, installed it and NH fired right up! Thanks again everyone for your

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starting Issue (Clicking sound at Starter Solenoid, already replaced recently)

2015-06-03 Thread Kyle Munz
The starter is relatively easy to rebuild but I would recommend tearing it down and testing it first. Make sure the armature is good before ordering the rebuild kit, etc. I'm no expert (as discovered in a recent thread about this same subject) but I did take pics when I rebuilt my 80s starter. It

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starting Issue (Clicking sound at Starter Solenoid, already replaced recently)

2015-06-03 Thread Peter
I checked all the ground connections, all are tight and clean. Checked battery connections are tight. I took out the starter motor and connected it to a good fully charged battery directly. There was some spark when I initially connect it to the starter motor, but the motor never spins. So, I

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starting Issue (Clicking sound at Starter Solenoid, already replaced recently)

2015-06-03 Thread Peter
Thanks everyone for your guidance. I have ordered a rebuild kit and will report back. On Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 11:51:50 AM UTC-4, Kyle Munz wrote: The starter is relatively easy to rebuild but I would recommend tearing it down and testing it first. Make sure the armature is good before

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starting Issue (Clicking sound at Starter Solenoid, already replaced recently)

2015-06-02 Thread Peter
Thanks for responding Allen. I used a wire to jump the posts on the starter solenoid (with the key in on position with lights on) and nothing. Bike does not start, nothing, dead. Bad starter? On Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 4:09:46 PM UTC-4, Allen wrote: Bridge the posts on the solenoid, if the

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starting Issue (Clicking sound at Starter Solenoid, already replaced recently)

2015-06-02 Thread Allen Thomas
Bridge the posts on the solenoid, if the bike starts then you know the starter works. Looking at the wiring diagram you should get +12v on the yellow/red wire when you press the starter button. Also you should have connectivity to ground on the Green/Red wire provided you have the bike in neutral.

Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starting Issue (Clicking sound at Starter Solenoid, already replaced recently)

2015-06-02 Thread Tommy Hill
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Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Starting Issue (Clicking sound at Starter Solenoid, already replaced recently)

2015-06-02 Thread Allen Thomas
Yea if you jumped the solenoid posts then I'd say the starter is bad. Your engine ground strap is secure? Allen Thomas On Jun 2, 2015 4:35 PM, Peter psz...@szaroconsulting.com wrote: Thanks for responding Allen. I used a wire to jump the posts on the starter solenoid (with the key in on

[Nighthawk Lovers] Starting Issue (Clicking sound at Starter Solenoid, already replaced recently)

2015-06-02 Thread Peter
Hello Everyone, Hopefully I can obtain some more knowledge from this group to help determine my issue I am having. Some info: -2000 Honda Nighthawk 750 with 20,500 miles -Battery is brand new (purchased a 2 months ago). -Starter Solenoid went bad about a month ago. Ordered a new one, replace