clicking when starting my bike

**supersmooth315** · 09-27-2013, 08:12 PM

so my apache has decided it doesnt like starting when i press the button its just makes a clicking sound what could this be from and how to fixe me and few friend got a long ride out on sunday so need it fixing by then

**impulsive** · 09-27-2013, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by supersmooth315

so my apache has decided it doesnt like starting when i press the button its just makes a clicking sound what could this be from and how to fixe me and few friend got a long ride out on sunday so need it fixing by then

thats your solenoid clicking, are your electrics working if you hold the button in? sounds like a bad earth

**Lao Jia Hou** · 09-27-2013, 10:44 PM

Weak battery. Recharge or replace.

**bikerdoc** · 09-27-2013, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by Lao Jia Hou

Weak battery. Recharge or replace.

^ +1

Your battery is not carrying a charge for which ever reason. Try recharging the battery first and see how it goes. Be mindful that a discharging battery or one not able to hold a charge (whatever the cause) might leave you stranded some place - so be prepared for that eventuality. If the battery is not holding a charge - replace it with a new one.

**Jonsims** · 09-28-2013, 08:29 AM

Flat batt.

Originally Posted by supersmooth315

so my apache has decided it doesnt like starting when i press the button its just makes a clicking sound what could this be from and how to fixe me and few friend got a long ride out on sunday so need it fixing by then

**supersmooth315** · 09-28-2013, 10:07 AM

so i charged the battery and now it isnt starting at all its ticking over but not firing up

**Wittrup Sport** · 09-28-2013, 02:19 PM

So, you obviously have the kill switch on, choke on and you aren't touching the throttle while cranking. Then it is time to look for gas in the carb and spark from the plug.

**supersmooth315** · 09-28-2013, 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by Wittrup Sport

So, you obviously have the kill switch on, choke on and you aren't touching the throttle while cranking. Then it is time to look for gas in the carb and spark from the plug.

there is gas in carb um struggling to get my spark plug out at the min might have to go to my bike store

**Bradleyrayner** · 11-18-2013, 02:54 PM

HI there mate i add a problem with my apache the other day. So in the end it turnt out to be the spark plug. I was getting a really weak spark. But i was also told that it might have been the ignition coil. So try either one of them mate.