It does not even turn over when the switch is

indicates the switch , immobilizer ( no key in switch) or kill switch

Sit at a traffic light till the temp reaches about 220, it should start about then. My fan has come on 3 times in 8 years.

If it is not this suitable
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change the model according to yours here
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Does it do anything when you turn the ignition switch? Perhaps the contacts inside aren't touching or are corroded? Let me know, good luck!

Have you checked all your safety switches? Kill switch, kickstand switch, neutral switch? What do the plugs look like---are they wet and smell like gas? Are you getting a nice blue spark across the electrode? Troubleshoot the basic stuff first to eliminate those possibilites.

check your side stand safety switch. if the kick stand is down the engine will shut off. if this switch is stuck then the bike thinks the kick stand is down. clean out the switch.

This sounds like your starter motor has packed up, the clicking sound you hear is the celinoid kicking in, but the starter is not turning, try replacing the starter motor

If you do not go thru your local dealer you need to get your manual and it will tell you the exact torque amount.

I have a 1500 vulcan, on my bike its 60 lbs.

.004""-.006" intake - cold / .010"-.012" exhaust - cold