Shovelhead Ignition

[Joeytats]

1977 FLH... I’m getting nothing but clicking out of the starter relay... turn the key , switch on Run, push the button and click click click ... 2 prime kicks , turn ignition on and set switch to “ Run “ kicks right over and runs like a MF’er ... replaced relay and get the same results... tried jumping the solenoid and got nowhere... replaced said solenoid and nothing still ... appreciate any advice

[Tattooo]

How is your battery???????

[farmall]

I'd load test the battery at an auto store or buy a load tester (cheap and very handy for all 12V vehicles).

Those starter systems are rather finicky. Ensure all wiring connections including grounds are excellent.

BTW never jump off a running car because the bike reg may fry trying to regulate the automobile alternator.

[Joeytats]

I put it on a charger overnight, starting to think it’s no good .
I had it charged to 14.70 on a volt meter couple days ago and had the same results. Some of the wiring was bad so I started replacing the bad stuff .

[Tattooo]

What is the battery voltage with a load????

[Joeytats]

Right back down to 10

[rockman96]

Right back down to 10

Battery is gone. Get a new battery and make sure you have voltage coming out of the regulator.

It seems like 90% of problems you see like this stem back to the battery.

[Joeytats]

Thanks guys , I’ll drop a new battery in and go from there . It would be great if it’s the battery, but I did have a chance to tighten up all the wiring.
Thanks again

[Tattooo]

LOL Damn I'm glad people have been listening..... LOL