What needs to be addressed if I have a new battery and all my '97 suzuki marauder 800 does is click when I press the start button?

faulty solenoid replace asap

Not sure how it is use when they say candles but when you search for it lights and bulbs come up

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It sounds like a starter relay.the fact that the bike will start when you jump to the starter motor supports this.Your starter relay will be close to the battery and will have four wires going to it ,two lighter wires and two battery size.cables.It will be about two inches long and be black on top and metallic below.Service is by replacement only, I think they are around $25-$35.Just remember you have battery power going to the one side,don't let it ground on the frame.good luck

I have a 2001 Suzuki vz800 marauder. I'm doing the front fork seals but I dont know exactly what weight I need to put in the fork. Some say 10w and some say 30w. Can you please help

bypass button by crossing the large bolts on the solonoid, it will spark. if starter motor spins you know the buttons at fault take apart and clean

check your battery connection make sure they are clean and tight also check the acid level in the battery and the ground cable if your battery is over 3 yrs old it my not be holding a charge well also.