I would check battery first. if its good then pull in the clutch n it'll turn over.
mine did that too.

 

i tried the clutch thing... and i cleaned my push starter button contacts.

im guessing battery... im just speculating as im lazy... been a long ass day

 

test the battery and alternator first and if they come up good try knocking the bike into first gear and then back to neutral while holding the starter down. Might be your neutral switch. happens to me quite regularly. Also might be your key switch.. notorious for going bad.

 

i assume that because i tap on the started relay and it kicks it over then its the starter relay thats the issue.... either low current on the low voltage side of the relay not allowing it to trip over or bad contacts in the relay itself

 

maybe the fuse in it is going bad or something stupid like the contacts to it... been there done that

 

also take a good look at your starter cable, mine was doing the same thing and it turned out that the cable had rubbed against something and it was shorting out, but when i moved the relay it also moves the wire away from where its shorting out at

 

same issue with my 01 and it was the relay

 

I have replaced batteries, relays, cleaned contacts, etc., and I still had the issue... The electrical engineering on these bikes is actually a little poor. The only thing that stopped mine was actually removing the entire wiring harness and cleaning all the connections. Like I said, I had replaced EVERY component including alternator and still had the problem!! Hope yours is simpler and best of luck sir!! haha

 

ok so from a troubleshooters stand point lets firsts break down the probable causes. the switch, fuse(s), relay(s),and wiring. and first check the cheapest fixes suck as fuse(s) and wiring. be sure to physically check the cable from the starter to the relay for damage because the cable is pretty hidden. if you have to take a ohmmeter to the fuse(s) to properly verify they are in good condition, i have had an old fuse crack and break without blowing before so it wasnt obvious. you can functionally test the relays by providing 12v to the terminals and verifying they are working properly. even check the brushes on the starter itself because if they are worn out it will act as if the bike has a dead battery.

 

and remember that parts can be expensive so make sure a part is bad before spending your money on a new one

 

i am having the same problem with my 90 zx7. the bike will just click so i think its gotta be something with the starter relay. I have always had a flat spot on my starter but has never done this before. could the starter just be done? or can starter have a gradual death and mine is finito.

 

ive seen starters develop flat spots in the bearing causing a dead spot in the starter

 

Cleaned my started button contacts and put some dielectric paste in there and then did the same with my started relay... took my battery back to NAPA and they charged it and monitored it for 2 days... was just really dead (gel cell).

So i put it all together and she fired up first time no struggle or anything.

now i just need to adjust my idle again

 

i have checked all my fuses are good. I get lights on the panel, blinkers work. but that is it. :/

 

I'm gonna ask a couple questions here because I have no idea how knowledgeable you are. Is it in neutral? Have you tried starting it with the kickstand up and down(two different attempts,not one)? Have you tried it with the clutch lever in and out?
Have you tried jumping the poles on the starter relay by laying a screwdriver across them with the key on? I'm trying to isolate what's going on. You really didn't give a lot of info.

 

I wouldn't run the old gas through, it would cause more harm than good. I'd dispose of it the right way or if you live out in the country, free fuel to start a bon fire. As far as cleaning and recoating the tank, I'm not sure honestly. I'm sure someone here will post up with a link to a how to or at least the stuff to get. As far as that relay, try disconnecting it and seeing if the contacts are dirty. If not, the relays are pretty cheap if you just want to replace it. They have them on eBay all day long for pretty cheap.

 

If you have a radiator repair shop around they should be able to at least clean the tank for you. Not sure about coating it but at least clean the rust out.

 

If you want to do the tank yourself, I found this writeup that might help. I plan to do this myself but it won't be for a week or two. Hope this helps.

http://ridingoutloud.com/removing-rust-from-a-motorcycle-gas-tank/

You could also look into "Metal Rescue". It seems like it's legit and can be picked up at select stores. I may just go this route myself, seems pretty straight forward and it's water based so it won't harm your paint or anything else it touches except rust.

 

Ya i found this stuff called vaporust.. Looks legit .. Let you guys know how it goes.

I know this question belongs in another thread but you guys have been such a help I'm going to ask it here..

Throttle cables are kinds of sticky.. My grip doesn't "snap" back in place.. Is there a way to loosen them without changing them.. Or should i just change them out? Also not sure I'd the sticking is coming from the cables or the connection to the carbs.

 

Hi Gents i have the same problem .

I have a 1988 Kawasaki zx10 tomcat when you start it it makes a click sound and that is it when you use a screw driver on the regulator the motor turns over very easily.

i thought it might be the starter took that out and sent it in to a starter place they reckoned the hole thing still the same problem.

So i replaced the regulator still the same problem.

I tried to start it with the clutch in same problem

Tried it with the stand in and out same story only makes a clicking sound.

So what can be the problem where do i start looking.

 

This thread started 9+ years ago. Should probably start your own new one.