CRF450x Not Starting

[Gozp]

So when I go to start the bike with the e-start I just get a click coming from the starter solenoid. It's a 2011 with 3000 miles so I don't think it will be something big. I've replaced the starter solenoid and get the exact same problem, it will occasionally spin the starter motor but not enough to turn the engine over. I've had the battery checked at Halfords and they said it was fine.

Also not sure why but when the bike is in gear and the clutch is held fully in I can't move the bike, however, it seems to be easier to push the higher the gear (Was trying to bump start the bike). I managed to bump it in 4th gear but it cut out because it was too low on revs

I'm also unable to kick it over as I'm just not that good at it.

[P.]

Halfords.

Attach it to a car battery and crank it. That will tell you if Halfords are just fucking retarded.

Learn to kick it, leave ign off, kick over through the 'loose' ones until it gets quite stiff, put it all the way to the top again, ign on and belt it down. Don't twist the throttle.

[Gozp]

[G]

How did Halfords check the battery?

What tool(s) did they use?

[Gozp]

[doggone]

I more concerned about the clutch drag or whatever, has that come on gradually before the starting issues?
It does sound like a failing battery but if something is making the engine very hard to turn over you'd get similar symptom.

[Gozp]

[jaffa90]

[Gozp]

[G]

Clutches can seize if the bike's been left for a while. If you ridden it, I wouldn't expect that to be the case.

Enduro bikes are often finicky starts, but the X has always been ok and certainly by this year I expect.

However, it probably still will have a low capacity battery and a relatively light weight starter.

So, start with jump starting with a car battery.

Presuming it is carb (quick check suggests it is), I would also clean the carb out if it hasn't been recently. A season's off road riding will normally mean they are a bit clogged.

This doesn't explain the rest, but may make it easier to kickstart - though that still does take some technique and a bit of strength.

[Gozp]

[Gozp]

So I messaged the guy I bought it from and he said you can't bump start it because it has high compression. Also noticed when I hold the e-start down for a bit it starts to buzz, pretty sure this means the battery is dead.

Might try jumping it from a car tomorrow.

[P.]

[chris-red]

I had the same issue with my KTM, worked out the earth strap was corroded. 2 minutes with a file it was perfect again
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[Gozp]

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[doggone]

[G]

I would try the negative jump lead to a conductive bit of frame as above and the positive (carefully) directly onto the positive terminal of the starter motor.

This should pretty categorically show you if the starter motor is at issue or a connection.

[Ste]

Practice using the kick start and use the electric starter as more of an electric restarter.

[Gozp]

Update: Still no luck with the bike. I've checked a lot of the wiring and it looks okay to me, starting to think the starter motor could be jammed... would this link to the bike not moving in gear?

Also, I'm going to have to get a mechanic out to look at it, going to try the last thing suggested by you guys which is jumping it linked up to the starter motor.

[G]

The starter not turning shouldn't stop anything else on the bike working if the sprag clutch is ok.

When you jump start to the starter, I'd attach the earth to the engine or frame just in case there is an earth-strap issue.

[Gozp]

[Gozp]

Update: Had a mechanic round and he got it to turn the starter with jump leads. Have no idea why i couldn't jump it but he said i need a new battery and a new spark plug.

Is Champion good or shall i get NGK? the NGK is double the price.

[jaffa90]

Nowt wrong with Champion. Should be on e-bay for a fiver.