bike clicking on ignition

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

Hi all,
Wonder if anyone can help me, i have a small query. when i first put the ignition on i can hear clicking coming from the bike, it sounds like some relays clicking, i just want to know what is actually going on, my guess is that its something to build up voltage for the starter motor or spark plugs.
Anyone got any answers?
Cheers
WN
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R4nger · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Karma :

Most likely.. Dead battery.

Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Karma :

No the bike starts fine first time (I'm assuming your asking about my bike), assuming it's either the ignition coil, or as you say a relay.

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

simon1221 · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Jul 2004 Karma :

Any electrical parts that are supposed to move, like my Pv opens/closes on start up
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Relays that can click when you switch on that I know of:

Ignition relay that sends power to the loom from the fuse box.

Any number of relays in the immobaliser.

Headlamp relay (if on).

Idiot switch starter button lockout (connected to the clutch and kickstand).

There are bound to be more, fuse boxes are full of the little buggers these days.
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beast rider · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Karma :

Just a thought is your bike fuel injected or carbs ? If its injected then it probably just the injectors charging.

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

Nope its a 96' divvy 600 so its carbs, nothing fancy just a plain workhorse

Edit: strange thing is i have noticed it on my bike and Davo's R6, so must be a fairly common thing
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Tarmacsurfer · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Karma :

Fuel pump? Unsure of the engine/carb layout on the divvies, but I'd guess the R6 has one.
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Gracie Jones · Trackday Trickster Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Karma :

my fazer does it sometimes. Yam thing maybe you're right.

Luke

Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

Would imagine it's the fuel pump, assuming the Diversion has one. Though it's not usually a clicking noise, more of a winding noise, I've not heard relays click until you atually push the starter (with a low battery).

base · Trackday Trickster Joined: 09 Nov 2004 Karma :

i am pretty sure the xj has a fuel pump, i would put my money being this that you can hear.........nothing to worry about if it is

NY_Sniper · Trackday Trickster Joined: 20 Dec 2004 Karma :

or possibly the starter moter engaging , but the teeth not lining up straight away ??
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White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

As soon as u turn the ignition on the pump activates to make sure there's fuel in the system.

ppeaster · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Karma :

My thundercat does this as well - sounds like it's a Yamaha trait.

Robin · Scooby Slapper Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

My Yam XJ650 used to do that, turned out that it was the fuel pump.

BFG · Brolly Dolly Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Karma :

Petrol pixies.

They psych each other up like american footballers by smacking each other over the head. They wear hard hats, whicvh creates the clicking sound you hear.