any ideas?

[Dabz]

need some help with the ongoing problems with Paul's triumph. When trying to start, the start switch just makes something tick in the engine (relay?) but nothing else happens...the starter motor does nothing and the engine doesnt even try to turn over.

we've tried a brand new battery, checked all the fuses, checked the switch etc. It was washed last weekend and has stood all week...usually it's used daily. tried spraying wd40 around the electrics to get any damp out and this fixed another issue we had with the indicators not working (spraying in the switch housing fixed it straight away)

anyone got any ideas? driving us both mad!

[BB]

The new battery didn't do the trick then. Did you try bumping it? Paul did mention he might. Beginning to sound like the starter motor or a connection to it.

[rex_the_sprocket]

sounds like a dodgy starter solenoid

[zebedee1984]

have you checked the regulator rectifier, this might not be working properly allowing too much heat through the electronics whilst the bike is running damaging the battery etc as it goes along, the battery might seem ok, but it might not be putting out quite enough to get the starter motor going.

the rectifier is usually attached to the frame just in front of the battery unit under the seat/tank.

[zebedee1984]

you'll know if this isn't working properly, usually because there will be visual damage and mis-colouring, mine ended up melting on my old yamaha

[BB]

I believe Paul has checked the rectifier and it looks ok. The old battery was charged up but no joy so today he got a brand new battery and it still won't start, just clicks!

[blurbiker247]

It needs a f*#kin good Basil Forte!!!! ;D

[zebedee1984]

"is a hhhamster!!!

[onfire23]

hmm would of thought rectifier...have you done a volt test from bat to recy?

Best Of British, hope you get it sorted soon.

[Dabz]

rex was spot on, we went out and Paul decided to go old skool on it, so shorted the starter solenoid across the top with a screwdriver and it came to life new pipes sound perfect, so just need to get a new solenoid ordered from triumph and he's back in business thanks for all the help everyone and a big thanks to bonnie for carrying the battery home yesterday on the back of her bike!