Despite battery being on battery tender (and with green light on charger) when bike is dormant, I only get clicking sound when trying to start (sounds like a plastic machine gun). Terminals are tight - as is connection to frame. Could it be that the voltage is fine but not enough amps in battery (would that explain the green light on tender)? I guess I have to take the battery to the shop for them to see if its any good, or could it be something else? Battery is 4 years old; bike is 9 years old.

 

Check the voltage when you turn it over. If it drops below 10.5 volts you need a new battery.

 

take it and have it load tested, betting its the battery

 

Checking the voltage while cranking the engine over is load testing......

 

it's the battery...it's four years old...i'll bet dollars to donuts.

 

Put your battery on a trickle charger. I use a 2 amp. See if that gives you a better charge.

 

this all over the place!! replace the battery, buy a good one, and be done with this

 

Probably the battery. Mine had a green light also but it was a no go.

 

He's has it on a Battery Tender.

I'd vote that it's the battery.

 

I have that problem once in a while and that is because the starter jack shaft gets stuck.

Install a push button on your starter and see if that works. If you end up still needed a battery, keep it installed for emergency use.