Not cranking

Any ideas 2008 Pitbull engine wont crank. Battery tested ok bought bike at auction so dont know history. Not sure where to start next. All other electrical accessories work. just wont crank , can hear what appears to be compression release click in when start button is depressed,
 

Little-Boo

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Any ideas 2008 Pitbull engine wont crank. Battery tested ok bought bike at auction so dont know history. Not sure where to start next. All other electrical accessories work. just wont crank , can hear what appears to be compression release click in when start button is depressed,
Just got the bike at an auction and don't know the history. Well I would start with a new battery for openers. The lights and horn and all that shit will come on but it probably does not have enough to turn the motor. If that doesn't works then you will know that at least the battery is new. Next you start looking for other things like EHC gone south, or short some where or your right control PC board has gone south or your starter is fried. Do a search on here and find out what others have done to deal with the same issue you are having.

Carlos :chopper:
 

francoblay1

The Spaniard
Have you checked for spark? Remove the spark-plugs and check them one at the time (If you know what I mean). And how do they look?

CRs, I don´t hear them neither (even they do work though)... you need to check them placing a finger on top, apply pressure but NOT all the way down, then hit the buttons and you should notice it going down for a second.
 

chubs

Guru
:chopper:Come on Franco, You know there won't be a spark if it don't crank, ya goof!:oldnono: I'd start by checking for power to the solenoid.( good strong power) at the green wire with the female spade connector. That click could be the solenoid trying to pull in but doesn't have enough power, I think I would also check the contacts inside the solenoid for dirty contacts. while in there push the plunger in with your finger to see if that does anything. If none of that works, move up to the start relay, if there is one on that bike, as far as the EHC, I'm totally lost on that! good luck!
 

francoblay1

The Spaniard
:chopper:Come on Franco, You know there won't be a spark if it don't crank, ya goof!:oldnono: I'd start by checking for power to the solenoid.( good strong power) at the green wire with the female spade connector. That click could be the solenoid trying to pull in but doesn't have enough power, I think I would also check the contacts inside the solenoid for dirty contacts. while in there push the plunger in with your finger to see if that does anything. If none of that works, move up to the start relay, if there is one on that bike, as far as the EHC, I'm totally lost on that! good luck!
Damn Runky, thanks for straightening me up! too early in the morning for me..... :oldsmile:

I got it wrong, I thought it was turning but it wasn´t firing up! :oldcrazy:

:cheers:
 

chubs

Guru
Damn Runky, thanks for straightening me up! too early in the morning for me..... :oldsmile:

I got it wrong, I thought it was turning but it wasn´t firing up! :oldcrazy:

:cheers:
Okay Franco, I know how it feels to just wake up but not be "awake" On a side note, didja get those smudges cleaned of that downtube?:oldnono: You MIGHT be able to erase some of those demerits.:yesnod::chopper:
 

francoblay1

The Spaniard
Okay Franco, I know how it feels to just wake up but not be "awake" On a side note, didja get those smudges cleaned of that downtube?:oldnono: You MIGHT be able to erase some of those demerits.:yesnod::chopper:
:oldlaugh: I am about to go downstairs and finish it all up, last night only did the right side. :oldsmile:

I must get everything ready for Friday..... I am off with my Yellow-Bitch for the whole weekend.... 1200 - 1500 Miles round trip. Imust be back at home on Sunday night or the Missus wont be happy!!!! :spank:

:chopper:
 

chubs

Guru
:chopper:
:oldlaugh: I am about to go downstairs and finish it all up, last night only did the right side. :oldsmile:

I must get everything ready for Friday..... I am off with my Yellow-Bitch for the whole weekend.... 1200 - 1500 Miles round trip. Imust be back at home on Sunday night or the Missus wont be happy!!!! :spank:

:chopper:
Must say I do like the contrast on the grips a lot better than just plain drab chrome, and the pegs look better also in my opinion. Yeah I know what they say about opinions. (but mine don't stink) Stay safe and have a good trip,:chopper::old2::yesnod:
 

chubs

Guru
@chubs BTW, good point about the left boot toe..... I´ve been thinking about it.... going to improvise something in there. Glad only did the right side last night. :old2:

:cheers:
There was a post just a wile back, and I can't honestly recall who put it up, but he used rubber pipe couplers and cut bands tha looked pretty good on his pegs. I'll have to look it up.
 

francoblay1

The Spaniard
There was a post just a wile back, and I can't honestly recall who put it up, but he used rubber pipe couplers and cut bands tha looked pretty good on his pegs. I'll have to look it up.
I do remember that! :oldthumbsup:

Honestly, I just saw that tape while shopping and I thought.... hummmmm.... why not try it. The main reason for me to put something on the grips is so my hands don´t freeze .... those grips are like Ice !!!!!!! I bought some foam grips... but these were too small and I destroyed them trying to install it on top...... no go! so, bought some Thermal under gloves instead!!! :oldroll:
 

Twisted

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Talk about hijacking a post, :oldhardlaugh:. How about some more info. You say you bought at auction, have you ever had it running or was it this way when you got it? Start with battery as Carlos mentioned, sometimes they test fine but still don't have enough to turn these motors. If you've never run it, make sure the motor in fact turns to eliminate anything locked up, try push start just to make sure the motor spins, then go from there.
 

chubs

Guru
Sorry! My bad on the hijack:spank:. I'm easily distracted!:oldconfused: Didn't think of possibility of motor being locked, but wouldn't that make a loud "clunk" if the starter engaged? Still leaning toward low voltage or bad solenoid contacts. Keep us updated Mike and good luck getting er up!:chopper::yesnod:
 
Talk about hijacking a post, :oldhardlaugh:. How about some more info. You say you bought at auction, have you ever had it running or was it this way when you got it? Start with battery as Carlos mentioned, sometimes they test fine but still don't have enough to turn these motors. If you've never run it, make sure the motor in fact turns to eliminate anything locked up, try push start just to make sure the motor spins, then go from there.
The battery was low when I first saw the bike. We put it on a charger and the bike did start and run. Got it back home and charged and tested battery, installed it but will not crank. All other electrical things works, like no power to the starter.
 
Talk about hijacking a post, :oldhardlaugh:. How about some more info. You say you bought at auction, have you ever had it running or was it this way when you got it? Start with battery as Carlos mentioned, sometimes they test fine but still don't have enough to turn these motors. If you've never run it, make sure the motor in fact turns to eliminate anything locked up, try push start just to make sure the motor spins, then go from there.
Yes bike did start and ran so I know it is not siezed up. Just wont crank
 

Th3InfamousI

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Really nice condition beautiful paint, chrome wheels and pulley, came with extra new rear tire, owners and service manual. Paid $8,500,00 and it did crank and start at that time.
Buy a new battery just replace it now at least you will know the age this big motors eat batteries every 2-3 years q

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Dusty.B

Member
when I got my bulldog I had a similar issue, it would "click" when I pressed the start button, I could feel the starter making the "click" when I would put my hand on the starter as I pressed the start button, if you can pinpoint what area the the click is coming from for sure, you might get a better idea of what's wrong. My issue was a broken starter gear that had shattered and broke a chunk of the starter housing and jammed everything completely up, but would allow just enough movement to make a little click noiseimage.jpg

Double check your wires going to the starter and battery and make sure everything's tight and connected properly, sometimes you over look the little stuff without realizing the first go around. A multimeter would help to see if you're getting power to the starter if you have one. easy way to figure out if you've got a starter issue or no power.
 
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