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Benson Taylor Posted on Apr 10, 2019

2009 ZX14 won't turn over; ran fine last fall; wouldn't start in spring, get only a click. Lithium batt reads 14 volts on my meter; reads 13.6V at the starter; starter spins on bench/not on the bike.

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Clean terminals and all connections. Corrosion can cause limited current even when the voltage reads OK. Another possibility is the engine is seized, but the "click" when trying to start sounds more like corrosion or some other failure of current to trip the starter solenoid.

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Anonymous

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the alternator is probably shot you would have to get it replaced

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Have you checked the inline fuse?. Also you could unplug the ignition switch and clean the terminals, particuarly the one with red wire in it. That the one that has constant power to it and tends to corrode over time. Hope that helps.

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  • Posted on Jan 23, 2010

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When its hooked up, you should be able to put 12 volts on the little stud on the solenoid and it should start. One large stud will have 12 volts on it, so just jump it right there. Did you get the wires in the right place. The solenoid should have 1 large wire going down to the starter. Be sure the battery cables are clean and tight ( both ends) Check battery voltage when cranking, should go to 10-11 volts. Check voltage between negative terminal on battery and engine, should be ZERO when cranking. The solenoid has 2 large studs, make sure the battery positive wire and all the other wires are hooked to this stud, the other large stud should just have the wire going to the starter.

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  • Posted on Jun 20, 2010

SOURCE: stalls under load

Try opening up the high speed jet, see if it does any better. Turn it just a quarter turn at a time, if opening it up doesn't do anything, try closing it. If that doesn't do it, try closing it down all the way, then open it up 1 1/2 turns, this will put you into run mode, you can adjust it from there. You have 2 screws on the side of the carb, low, high, they are marked, don't be afraid to turn, that is what they are for. Check it out.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 20, 2010

SOURCE: starter just clicks 2009 Triumph Speedmaster

i had the same prob.after many calls to my triumph dealer it wAS FINALLY SOLVED.as i only ride short distance to and from work i was drawing more power during the shut down mode by the onboard comp thaen i was charging.mechanic got hie laptap and put it on "city charge".have not had the prob since. Paul Australia

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