**Solved!** Starter relay problem! Works for most bikes/vehicles!
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- Опубликовано: 22 май 2019
- Ive been having starting issues with my 2011 Gsxr 600. After countless nights of researching the problem, I couldn't find the solution! So I ran a few diagnostic tests and found that my relay was bad! I hope this video helps another fellow rider!!
This diagnosis can be tested with any vehicle as they all use the same principle.
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Battery-on/off switch-relay/solenoid-starter motor-engine
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4 yrs later and just got me out of a bind, faulty relay issue .... Nice one 👍
same thing for me
Never forget to pet your bike when she works again! 👍
That's the most important step affection I like to give my 150cc motorcycle a good slap in the ass when she rolls over on the frst kick lol
Shit i give her a bottle.
Punch it in the headlights is what I do
When get that bike going I'm going crazy and ride her from here to Scotland
I have watched many back yard mechanics do their own work and make mistakes but you Sir did everything right. Great job and great video.
Thank you so much!
Apart from shutting the bike off with the killswitch
Man, you saved me! Give this man a mechanic degree or something! Many thanks from the other half of the globe!
bonegrinder888 heck yeah!!! I’m glad that this video helped!!! Safe riding my friend!!
Facts!saved me today!!
Just fixed my V Strom 1000 down here in Brazil using this video. Saved me 100 dollars, rhank you dude.
I have. 97 Honda that had serious issues when I got it . Watching your video really helped me get things working the way it should be.
This worked for my V-Strom 09. Switches all worked, no idea what it was and bridging the connection was it, turned right over. Thank you for posting this!
thanks guy you saved my life three years after your post ! French motobiker from Toulouse..
And a BiG thankyou to you sir from the UK , one happy R1 starts on the button and one happy 53year old not pushing his bike .
mate, my r1 wouldn't start this morning and now i'm at work with my car. such a bummer that i didn't get to ride this morning. hopefully replacing the relay will help!
Thank you my friend....You have given me vital clues concerning my old Kawasaki ER-5 starting issues....NB.. After 2 years of storage the old bugger started first time.....now I'm getting the fast clicking.....Onward and upwards....Many thanks !!!
Great video! This was just what I was looking for, except the the screws for my relay were loose. I was really upset but you made my day! I will create a video for my motorcycle in order to help others as you've helped me.
Im so happy to hear this!!!! Safe riding!! I'll look out for your video!
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Always make sure all of your connections in a circuit are tight before doing any other troubleshooting. Otherwise you will chase problems all around and get nowhere.
Dude this video was a gift from God for me because it literally allowed me to diagnose that's wrong with my bike. I've own multiple bikes but was making really good money at the time so always had a shop do the work for me. I'm Gen-X so I grew up in the carbureted motorcycle era but everything I've owned is always been fuel injected so why was always super cautious with doing s*** with the electrical. This is a old-school trick that I had completely forgotten about props for bringing that sucker out cuz it is so simple and allows you to with a screwdriver and multimeter diagnose your starter your fuel relay switch your stator and voltage regulator all with those two simple items. Turned out I had to I got a state or not putting out enough voltage and a fried fuel relay switch which was just recently but that's on the video bro good looks I can chill the rest of my Sunday now
Ikr!
Excellent. I just bought a mint 2006 Kawasaki EX250 Ninja for 760.00 at auction because it wouldn’t start…just clicking! Got the relay and new battery on order! I think this man just showed me my problem, no doubt! Many thanks!
I've got a 2007 Kymco Venox 250 that is in great condition. It had sat in the garage for a couple of months too long and I had a problem getting it started. After a new battery, a new starter relay and watching this video, she's up and running and out on the road. Thank you for this great video. The information and guidance and step by step was everything I needed. $ 8.00 bucks I paid for that new starter relay.
Man I’m so glad to hear this video is still helping folks! You stay safe out there!
Great video, glad to see I’m not the only chef that can fix his bike! we’ll done bro
This is exactly what I needed for my 750. I'm going to have at it tomorrow to see if bridging the terminals work for me.
Saved my butt! Saves me a ton of money, battery was replaced and everything and it still wouldn't start. But thank you so much. MT03
Great video, followed the exact same steps to replace the relay on my GSR 750. Worked great.
I been havin this problem with my Triumph Daytona and I figured this out just a few days ago. Pity I didn't see this video earlier, would have saved me a pointless trip to the mechanic and him telling me I need a new battery (which I bought for no reason 🤦🏾♂️)
Glad I saw this video though...confirms my theory. Thanks man.
Was it the relay?
Awesome video!!! After watching a couple videos on RUclips, I eventually came across yours. I had the same issue but my bike is a 2006 GSXF 600 Katana so I often cant find videos on it. The starter relay was making the click and the fuse was fine on it and so I thought it had to be the starter motor because it looked a little cooked. And after buying a new one and installing it, it still wasn't cranking. After watching your video I ran down stairs and in to the garage to give it a try and sure enough she cranked. Thank you so much for sharing this video with us.
Just diagnosed my problem thanks to this, your a legend mate!
It would turn over but not start
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Just changed my now it works , well done for making the video life saver!!!
Definitely a big help!!, this video helped me out with the same issue! My new switch should be here today. Thanks!!!
You sir are a super star legend, thought i was going to have to change the starter !!!!!!! Thankyou
Can confirm is a legend now I don’t have to cry
helped me out hella exactly the same problem i had i was breaking my head seen this video & got the answer ! thanks bro!
Hell yeah brother!! Safe riding my friend!! Glad this video helped!
@@MotoCos88 I'm hearing the same click sound on mine.
That was clear and fixed my issue. I was getting the same clicking and no start.
Thanks for the clear video. This was the simplest explanation of the clicking issue. I have a 07' 650 V-Strom with 49,600 miles. It seems like it is my relay/ solenoid. I'll try to jump it like you did and see if it starts. Thanks again.
This video finally helped me identify what was wrong on my gf's bike. Many thanks!!!
P G very good! I’m glad to have helped! Safe riding to you and your girl!
Experiencing a similar problem with my XR650L currently. Thanks for your input bru
Thank you sir, well explained in simple terms 👍😊
Thank you🙌🏼
Had a similar problem and finally got mine to start after watching your video and messing with my bike
Im sooooo happy this video helped!! I was depressed because the relay went out about 4 months after I bought the bike and felt like I got stooped! Glad you're up and running! Safe riding!!
Thank you. Just got my bike fixed after watching this video. Much appreciated.
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@@mikemyyers821 It was the starter relay fuse (green with #30 on it)
Yah saved me from replacing a starter motor and a whole lotta mechanical work just to find out it was the relay. Thank you sir. o7
Good to see you're disconnecting the negative first and re-connecting the negative last.
No doubt.. So many ppl do it wrong.
Good video, well explained, will try this when I get home.Thanks for sharing
Dang!!!, I wish I came across this your video sooner because that's what happened to me last Friday. I just finished painting my bike and put everything back together and It didn't work, so I took it to a shop Saturday and It with be done on Tuesday. Thanks for this video. Blessings to you.
thank you so much... same issue on my 2016 Kawasaki zx-10r... $15 dollar part verse $150 starter and pain in the ass install! I was like START when I watched this! Keep Ridin' bro!
Thanks for this vid, had a sticky starter on my MT09, as a result it fried the relay, this video had me sorting the problem in a few minutes!
Cheers!! So happy to hear that this video helped!!
Hey man? Your video helped me fix my bike. Thanks a lot!
thank you for posting this. I replaced my starter relay and now the bike starts! whew...
I'm so happy this video helped!! Thanks for watching and leaving some love! Stay safe Veronica!
What kind of bike do you have
Fixed her! Thanks for the vid. Turned out I had the same problem and was an easy fix! Cheers!
Thanks for this, really useful. I’ve had a similar problem on my Triumph. I shorted out the solenoid this morning and it fired up first time, didn’t even have to pull the clutch in which was weird.
In the circuit power is supplied to the starter via the clutch switch, forcing you to pull the clutch to connect the starter switch to the relay via the battery, shorting across the poles gives power to the relay upstream of any switches, hence your bike started with no clutch.
This is awesome. Thank you for taking the time to make this
has similar issue with my 06 yamaha road star, this helped me realize it was my starter relay, not my starter thanks
Bro you just save me i was having a headache becouse my 04 gixxer 750 wasnt turning on ... thank you thank you thank you 😊
Great Video I did the same thing to my motorcycle and it’s working fine now. Thank you for making that Video very helpful. 👍👍👍
Im so happy to hear that!! Safe riding!
Made sure you had 1000 subs🙂 it said 999 and im proud to be the 1,000 sub😁
Good video, I really liked the method you use to keep the mic in place
Thanks for this bro I've been trying for ever to figure out this problem as soon as I tried the screw driver trick it finally tried to turn over.
Thanks for the video. This helped a lot 👍🏻
Thanks, bridged with a screwdriver and she fired right up. Just ordered a new starter solenoid relay!
So happy this helped!!! Safe riding!!
Thanks for this. My son's Street Triple 675 has the same symptoms. Will give your test a try.
Brooo huge thankss for the video u literally made my bike start right up!!! U are a fu***** mechanic!!!
Congrats on 100, Bro
Thanks! I want to add more to this channel! Just dont know what type of content works besides fixes lol
Thank you! My 06 Zx10r just did that exact thing to me a few days ago. I'm gonna troubleshoot this way. It sound like my exact problem with my bike
Give it a try! If you can, be sure to check the voltage on the battery. When testing the relay and starter motor, it needs a certain amount of voltage to turn over. Just keep that in mind before spending a bunch of money on things that may not be the problem like I did :P
Gotcha! Thanks for helping me out. Much appreciate brotha!!
This sushi chef is pretty damn good with bikes
I had my goldwing running and then it just stopped NO CLICK NO CRANK. I basically could not figure it out then I started to look at the relays after watching this video. I just removed the relay and then reseated it and the bike fired right up. A little different than this video but still this is what made me look in this direction. Thanks for the video!
First time and I’m SUBSCRIBING, Lol, easy to understand, I’m try this on my bike right now
nicely done! going to have to give that a go on a dr 650. she clicks but won't start. was going to pull the starter but will check that relay first.
Thank You MotoCos88, have a good day.
Great video, on my case my bike wouldn’t start after I bridged the 2, I replaced my starter motor and bike started right up!
Thank you buddy. You saved my time and money. All the best. Regards👍🍻
Great video and explanation helped me save time and money😂
I’m in a similar issue as this. I can hear my solenoid click when I try to start.
I’m getting your readings. Although I’m only getting 6v from my positive on my battery and my ground on the relay. Not sure where else to go with it.
I have the same exact problem. Jumping the relay works like a charm. Ordering a new relay now!
1 week later, i still keep forgetting to order it! SOAB! lol
Excellent. Other things to look at with similar symptoms are the side stand switch, clutch switch, gear position sensor.
Pesonally, I take my grounds off first and I put them on last. This dramatically decreases the risk that I can short a hot to ground and blow fuses, start a fire, and/or blow up my battery.
Thanks brother, I'm back on the road again. I highly appreciate it
2006 Yamaha Royal Venture Cruiser
Well done. Have exactly the same symptons with a CBX1000/6 Honda. Thank you. Parts in the mail.
master blaster happy to have helped! Safe riding friend!
Yo my man My bike has been sitting for about 2 and a 1/2 years and I've been having this problem and this right here I believe will be my 2nd relay To be changed on it but I followed your instructions on here and it actually worked now I just got to buy a new relay lol thank God they're cheap In price and not expensive
Thanks for the video bro. this is exactly what was wrong with my bike. now to replace the relay.
Like the other comment, you might be able to repair it. Try taking it apart before buying it? The springs might have corrosion which will block the contacts to close the circuit. I should have checked mine before buying a new one, but it works so Im not complaining! Glad this video helped though, brother. Safe riding!
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I have a hyosung gt 650 and is making the same clicking noise and so is it definitely the starter relay that causes that problem.
@@simdoran8516 Did you try bridging the terminals on the relay? I hope that the video helps!! Safe riding friend!
Yes! I cheered when the bike started! I'm on lockdown alone so I needed it to start. I'm going to try the bridging thing tomorrow on my bobber. I'd do it now but I'm getting drunk and stoned.
HAHAHA! Thanks man! I hope it works out! Ive been having to work, wanted to make more content for this channel, but I still have to work. Have a drink for me!!!
My vn800 can start now thanks to you man !!
2weeks++ the bike cannot start..
After watching yours..i try this method and start easily...
Then I shoot to the bike shop change the relay..problem solved !!
Sorry for my bad english..i really tryhard for my grammar 😂
Haha!! It's all love, friend! Thanks for watching and I'm really happy to help!! Stay safe!
Thumbs up, 👍 thank you. 🙏🏻
My Harley Davidson was doing exactly the same humming sound on the relay.
I have the same problem with my xr650l, when I press the starter button it's only clicking in the relay. I'm pretty sure if I swap out the starter relay it will be ok but I never thought to try and jump it the way you did and test the relay. I'm glad I came across your video bro, mahalo.....from Hawaii. I am not a mechanic also, I come on RUclips and try to find videos like yours, which I'm glad I did, and learn from it. I know this has been a very useful video for me and I'm sure others will find it helpful as well.
Have you tried this yet? I just bought an 06 XR650L yesterday it’s doing the same thing. I put a new battery in today hoping that would fix it but nope. I only paid $1500 for the bike because it won’t start. I know it has to be an easy fix though. Let me know how it went. And ride safe from Alaska
So today I replaced the relay and the cdi still the same problem I tapped on the starter a few times and it fired right up picked up a used starter for $40 to fix it. Good luck with yours. Try tapping on the starter if ya haven’t got it going yet.
@@GratefulEd907 We checked starter relay, battery, fuses and got good readings with multimeter. Got power from battery to starter relay to starter but starter not engaging so we took it off and tried tapping on it to free it up but pretty sure starter's fried. I have a starter relay coming in, will replace that hopefully that helps but in the meantime I'm ordering a starter just because. Keep you updated, Aloha-Btw, I tried the screwdriver trick and it wouldn't do anything
@@WILLY52368 right on man good luck with it. I just found a couple “XR650L parts for sale” Facebook groups and thought I’d give ya the heads up in case ya haven’t ordered a starter yet ya might be able to find a good used one for cheap.
@@GratefulEd907 Shucks, I just ordered a starter from fleabay, I mean ebay. Here in Hawaii not too often you'll come across a XR650L or parts for it but thanks for the infor I know it will come in handy in the future. Aloha my friend, safe riding out there
thanks a lot buddy, it's definitely the relay what's broke on my bike 👍👍👍
So what you do is bridge the two terminals on the actual relay itself? Not bridging between the actual battery or anything
Thanks Bro. Tomorrow I test the starter relay.
Thanks man, helped me out alot!
Took you over a year to figure that out? Ok, now you have it fixed, get out and enjoy that beautiful weather you have there!
This info helps alot, Thumbs up buddy.
Thank you so much for this! I had just a click, so I did this and now my starter is working normally again 🤔. Not complaining, I'm just thinking I've now corrected a bad connection by welding the connector bolts on to the starter relay/solinoid... 😳 It took a bit of turning-over as my bike has been off the road for 18 months, so there were a few sparks and my screwdriver is a bit messed up... 😩😂 It's kind of hard to keep a good, clean contact with just a screwdriver...
David Reid yeah buildup can seize the springs and gear cogs in starters and relays. Which is what happened to mine. It sat for a year and wouldn’t start. This little hack helped me get home a few times!! Haha Safe riding brother!
Having the same exact problem right now smh, Thanks video help out
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Good simple video and learning ty
Awesome! Not the problem I'm having but really good info for the future.
thanks bro,97 yamaha r6 had the same problem.thanks again.
Good diagnosis, never trust a relay, i had the same problem with the car, you hear the relay click but no start, of course replace the relay is the cheapest option, when i inspected the relay after opening it, i found corrosion on the connection, once sanded down and cleaned it works again, so keep it as a spare, i made a video a bout that, nice bike you got there
Bro you have save my life thank you very much
Best disclaimer ever!
I found my problem Thanks to you, Thank you
Thank you for the video this is A huge help
Great video well done best of all it works.
Good stuff bro! Thanks for having that video I was looking for. Having the same issue on same bike. Hoping it’s just the relay.
Thanks for leaving the love! Was it the issue for you?
@@MotoCos88 actually through all the troubleshooting I did, the issue I had was caused by the "SteelMate" motorcycle alarm. I just removed it and put everything back to normal. Now it stats right up!
@@SoCalBri33 ahhhhhh! I had installed an alarm on my 2nd bike after my first one was stolen, and it would drain my battery so I eventually removed it and it was my fix in the past. I'm glad your up and running solid now!
MotoCos88 thanks, appreciate it!
Thanks for the video !!!
I fixed my motorcycle problem which had same issue and it worked. After couple of weeks I’m encountering the same issue after replacing OEM starter relay. I have a brand new battery as well. Any suggestions 😢?
Thanks bro. I have the same problem as your . I will try after work
Thanks for sharing have same problem
Bro your video helped me . I had the same one click after hitting start switch
Replaced relay and she started.
Some Moto Guzzi's had a seemingly similar problem that was actually caused, I believe, by the wire feeding power, via the starter relay to the starter solenoid, being too small a gauge to properly feed enough power to said solenoid and giving the impression of a faulty solenoid contact. Problem fixed by running a 25A cable with inline fuse (experiment with fuse size 10, 15 or 20A) from battery to solenoid via the starter relay to replace the original solenoid feed wire.
A V-Twin needs a larger diameter wire than an Inline four due to the current demands. A wire with too small a diameter cannot handle the current needed to do the work and acts like a resistor which further exasperates the issue. An easy check is to physically touch/hold the wire after it has had a load placed upon it. if it's warm, probably not a big deal. If it's too hot to hold, your problem starts there. OHM's LAW. Look it up.
Thank you so much man works great👍🏼
Was the relay your issue? Thanks for watching and commenting!!
Good work clear explanation too cool
did mine tonight. Cant get the rubber sleeve to go back on for anything!