"click" when starting..

[Mikey]

Just while i remember, and while the bike is in bits and easy to get to...

Its an NC29 :)

I have noticed that when i start the bike every now and then when i press the starter button i sometimes get a loud "click"

The batteries fairly new and sits on a trickle charger so its as good as its going to be so the voltage etc shouldnt be a problem so what i was thinking is that it may be the starter motor?

Anyone else had this problem and if so how did you get round it?

Cheers

Mikey

[bradders]

Well almost certain the click is just the starter solenoid opening, maybe yours is just a bit old therefore a bit louder, does it delay the starter from cranking the engine over at all?

[Mikey]

damn i forgot that bit.. haha

When it clicks, the engine doesnt turn over, as if the starter is sticking/not turning but the solenoid is coming out

[zul_cbr]

Your starter motor brush carbon worn out mate. get it replace...

[Mikey]

change the brushes or the starter itself?

Wheres the best bit to get replacement parts?

[zul_cbr]

change the brushes or the starter itself?

Wheres the best bit to get replacement parts?

just the brushes only...no need for the whole starter motor.

[Mikey]

Superb, cheers bud. i'll get the brushes out today when i'm in the workshop fitting the new brake hoses :)