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  • cowboy5
    XSive
    • Apr 2008
    • 60
    • toronto, ontario

    #1

    starter?

    my xj1100 is having an issue. when i press the starter it sometimes clicks and does nothing. any idea which part i need.
    Steve Josch
    Toronto ontario
    1982 xj1100 maxim owner
  • fredintoon
    Master of XSology
    • Mar 2004
    • 6795
    • Saskatoon SK

    #2
    More CCA?

    Originally posted by cowboy5
    my xj1100 is having an issue. when i press the starter it sometimes clicks and does nothing. any idea which part i need.
    Hi Steve,
    try running booster cables from your car battery. If the problem goes away the bike battery is either in need of charging or it's fritzed.
    Fred Hill, S'toon
    XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
    "The Flying Pumpkin"

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    • cowboy5
      XSive
      • Apr 2008
      • 60
      • toronto, ontario

      #3
      Thank you

      thank you, that is what i figiured. i was hoping it was not the starter. will try tonight
      Steve Josch
      Toronto ontario
      1982 xj1100 maxim owner

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      • fossil
        XSive
        • Mar 2009
        • 30
        • Catskill Mts.

        #4
        Also you might want to check the solinoid behind the right side-cover. Just jump the two largest terminals
        1978 XS1100E, full dress w/Velorex 700 side car (My Blue 'leven) 1980 XS1100SG (as of yet un-named)

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