As some of you know, I’m restoring a 2000 Monster 750. It has only 8300 miles and had been sitting outside for many years. I’ve replaced almost everything that needed replacing and have cleaned and restored every nut and bolt. The engine is very clean and it absolutely looks to be a low mileage bike.
I’ve reinstalled the wiring harness and now is when the fun/frustration beings.
I’ve got the lights, blinkers and taillight/brakes light all working. I have a brand new battery but when I hit the start button...nothing...not even a click. I’ve tried it with the kickstand up and down and it’s in neutral. Tried it with the clutch lever in and out. Nothing.
I’ve tested the relays and they click when I add juice. I have a power probe so I can add power to anything.
When I touch the power probe to the starter directly, it turns the engine over very slowly then triggers the circuit breaker on the power probe. I’m thinking that the current is just too strong on the starter which is why it threw the breaker.
I know the starter turns which is a good thing. The relay tests fine. The only other things I can think of is the solenoid or the start switch.
Any other thoughts?
I’ve reinstalled the wiring harness and now is when the fun/frustration beings.
I’ve got the lights, blinkers and taillight/brakes light all working. I have a brand new battery but when I hit the start button...nothing...not even a click. I’ve tried it with the kickstand up and down and it’s in neutral. Tried it with the clutch lever in and out. Nothing.
I’ve tested the relays and they click when I add juice. I have a power probe so I can add power to anything.
When I touch the power probe to the starter directly, it turns the engine over very slowly then triggers the circuit breaker on the power probe. I’m thinking that the current is just too strong on the starter which is why it threw the breaker.
I know the starter turns which is a good thing. The relay tests fine. The only other things I can think of is the solenoid or the start switch.
Any other thoughts?