Clicking starter relay..

[2006 _p1]

Just got a new starter motor relay ive put the new one on and the relay just clicks everytime you press the start button and doesnt spin the starter.

Any ideas?

Thanks youu

[alun111]

Have you made sure your battery has a good charge? Are the terminals on the relay and battery clean and tight?
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Summer: '00 Honda CB600F Hornet
Winter: '93 Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit VP Variable Valve
Past Bikes: Lifan LF100-5 Lifan LF125-A Honda C70

[2006 _p1]

I only just charged the battery up because the bike has been sitting a while. they are tight on the battery and the ones on the starter i have sprayed with WD-40.

[alun111]

What was the problem with the old starter relay? Same?

Try putting a screwdriver with an insulated handle across the two terminals of the relay. It will spark so be prepared. Try and put equal pressure on both terminals. This should turn the starter over. If it doesn't then you either have another problem or this new relay's defective.

Give it a try and get back to us!
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Summer: '00 Honda CB600F Hornet
Winter: '93 Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit VP Variable Valve
Past Bikes: Lifan LF100-5 Lifan LF125-A Honda C70

[2006 _p1]

The old relay just didnt work at all

Dont get what you mean. there is 4 terminals on the relay.

[2006 _p1]

Hahaha im a retard.

the starter isn't in the engine because the engine isn't in the bike yet and the starter was on the ground for some reason i put it on the frame and i tryed it and it ran wild and sparks flew everywhere haha.

shocked me haha but yeah the starter wasn't touching metal or i have a bad earth?

[ms51ves3]

It needs to touch the frame for it to earth to the battery. Problem solved

[alun111]

I figured this out the hard way myself too a couple of years ago. Had a bike with a broken starter, stripped it apart and cleaned it up, then tried it, only to try it off the bike (didn't work) so went and bought a used one and that didn't work either. My mum's bf suggested it may have to be earthed on chassis. Earthed the one I'd bought and then tryed the other and it worked. Thankfully was able to get a refund!
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Summer: '00 Honda CB600F Hornet
Winter: '93 Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit VP Variable Valve
Past Bikes: Lifan LF100-5 Lifan LF125-A Honda C70

[2006 _p1]

Yeah i have these stupid moments haha.

Ahh well its all good now cheers.

[alun111]

You're welcome mate, glad you got it sorted
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Summer: '00 Honda CB600F Hornet
Winter: '93 Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit VP Variable Valve
Past Bikes: Lifan LF100-5 Lifan LF125-A Honda C70