I have a 02 recon 250 Te its electric shift and I can't get it started . I turn key to on(nuetral light is on)Pull up choke try to start and it clicks like crazy. I tested the battery it reads a 12.23 so its good.gonna try to put a new battery in.
but it seems pointless to replace it considering it reads fine . could it be a solenoid, or battery cable loose, or spark plug. I need help !!!!!If it is any of those things I need to learn how to do it myself any ideas?
taking it out of state to ride in 4 days!!!
any ideas would be great

 

The "clicking" noise is generally caused by low voltage to the starter. Test the battery voltage <u>when cranking</u>. It should be over 9 volts. Check voltage at the starter when cranking--should be the same as battery voltage reading.
Take those readings and report back with the results.

 

thanks, so i should push the button to start and have someone test with battery tester while it clicking?

 

Yes!

 

Reading the battery voltage is only good for when its under load. Keep the voltmeter hooked up while pressing the starter button, and watch the voltage drop.
Any auto parts store will test the battery for free, like autozone or napa.

 

so if it reads under 9 volts is the battery badd or is the starter?
and is there anyway to test the starter

 

Thanks alot I'll try it out and let you know how it turns out I really appriciate your help .

 

If the reading <u>at the battery</u> is under 9 volts, then either the battery is bad, or the charging system is bad.

If the reading <u>at the starter</u> is under 9 volts, then it could be poor connections (positive or negative), bad solonoid, or a bad starter.

 

Well I tried to clean off battery ports and tested it it read 11.96. still didn't want to start.
so i put a bran new battery installed it and it fired right up. Thanks's for all your help.

 

I guess you know it has a recoil (pull starter just like a lawnmower) if you need it for a backup while you sort your electrical problems out............