Starter question

[Coolbreezin]

I have two starters. One has solenoid issues I believe. I r&r'ed the starters and went for a ride. Started like normal. I stopped for gas and the bike wouldn't start. I towed it home and changed the battery. The battery was 13.6 volts but the starter kept clicking and wouldn't even turn over the engine. I tried to jump it off of a 1000 CCA diesel battery in my Ram and it kept clicking and wouldn't turn over. The clicking sound didn't sound like a dead battery. So I pulled the starter and hooked it to the aforementioned battery with truck running (14v) and my jackshaft shoots in and out while spinning.
What would cause this? Site will not accept my video (mp4).

 

[Rottweiler]

Not sure about the starter. But on another subject. Note: if you ever jump your bike from another vehicle ALWAYS do it with the vehicle not running.

 

[Rottweiler]

I would clean all connections at the starter also make sure it has a good ground connection.

 

[Mikeinjersey]

I have two starters. One has solenoid issues I believe. I r&r'ed the starters and went for a ride. Started like normal. I stopped for gas and the bike wouldn't start. I towed it home and changed the battery. The battery was 13.6 volts but the starter kept clicking and wouldn't even turn over the engine. I tried to jump it off of a 1000 CCA diesel battery in my Ram and it kept clicking and wouldn't turn over. The clicking sound didn't sound like a dead battery. So I pulled the starter and hooked it to the aforementioned battery with truck running (14v) and my jackshaft shoots in and out while spinning.
What would cause this? Site will not accept my video (mp4).

Put your bike in gear and roll back and forth to make sure your not locked up. Back to neutral and troubleshooting.
Is it possible the click your hearing is the Compression Releases. Also your ground on the starter may have been poor. Reinstall the starter but leave the green wire disconnected and test that you are getting Voltage on the wire when the start button is selected. You should also hear the CR's at the same time . If your battery is not 12.8 vdc charge it , connect the green wire and see what happens (Click or Crank). Let us know if you are successful.
A bad battery could give a similar symptom especially if it's old.

 

[Coolbreezin]

Excellent info. Thank you for the breakdown in the steps.