Newbie on 2007 Yamaha Road Star - Click Sound when trying to start the bike

[Dan58]

Hello everyone, thank you for letting me join this forum! I have a question for you all: I just got a 2007 Yamaha Road Star and having problems starting the bike. When trying to start, I just hear a click sound and no start. I fully charged the battery, no luck, replaced the battery with a brand new one, no luck. I have checked all fuses, cables, anything that may be out of place, nothing. Any ideas of what would be the next thing to check?

I appreciate in advance all the help you can provide me,

[Brad_G]

from Solon, IA

Can you tell where the "click" is coming from? There is a relay under the left side cover that can fail. Most here say only use OEM as the cheap ebay stuff won't last. We've had a few members mention the plate that holds the brushes in the starter can crack. So there are a few places one may need to address. Nothing too difficult if you're familiar with basic tools.

[boomerA]

The click sound could be Was it running before? Check to make sure you're in neutral ( sometimes, even with the clutch pulled in, the starter won't engage. Next, check the starter relay...dirty contacts may cause issues (also, make sure it is an OEM part-not some cheap Chinese knockoff). After that, the starter needs to be checked- see the forum tech section for guidance on that and further infofrom Richardson, Texas. Give us some info on your location, in the profile section-a member may be close to you and be willing to assist you.

[Lug Nut]

Relay

[roadiemort]

Turn the key to start position and cross the 2 relay terminals with a screwdriver, if it starts you have a bad relay.

[Brad_G]

Just be certain you're in neutral when you try this.

[roadiemort]

Lol, Yes, what he said.

[roadiemort]

http://www.werder.ee/Manual/XV1600.pdf

[EP Roadie]

from EL Paso, TX

[Dan58]

Thank you all for your welcome to the clinic. You were right Lug Nut and roadiemort it is the Relay. I did what you recommended and it cranked. Any recommendations on where to order an OEM relay?

Thanks again guys, you are awesome!!

[Brad_G]

As others have said, our site sponsor would be a good place to source this part.

[SbTx_Rider]

Order a yamaha oem relay.
Ebay stuff is pure junk!
Rock River Power Sports sponsors this site and is a yamaha dealer.
There are others, partzilla ...

[Dan58]

Thanks!!

[Ahodge75]

From The Oregon Coast......Relay would’ve been my 1st idea also.....mine did the same thing....buy OEM do not buy cheap knock offs.....ask me how I know..........if you can order from Rock River that’s where I’d start since they do so much for our site to stay up and running.....part I’ll is a good place also however you sometimes wait a while to get the order.....I’m doing that currently.....waiting.....Lots of people on here willing to help with anything you have issues with...I’ve been walked through things I wasn’t sure I could do but everyone helped out and patient.....you found a good place.....

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