Last week end I left my key for two days and drained the battery. I charged the battery and tried to start it. The starter just chattered. Then, I tried to jump it with a stand alone car battery. The starter engaged but wouldn't turn the motor over. It tried but just couldn't. After it tried to turn over my display would go blank. My headlight comes on bright and stays bright when I try to start it. I took the plugs out and the motor turns over fine. So, I know the starter is capable of working and the engine turns over fine. Is it possible that my starter could be dameged and just not cranking with enough power. I may try to bumb start it tommorrow. I have never had any problems with this bike ever. 8K miles. Dave. Appleton WI

 

Atthis point....test the battery with a load tester and multimeter. You need to rule out the battery first, before looking elsewhere. The battery maybe dead, no matter what you do....cold cranking amps (CCA) is what starts the bike.

 

I agree with your assesment... the battery is probably fried. Did the battery seem to take a charge OK? How many volts is the battery at now?

 

I have been out of town. I bought a new battery and am going to try it to night. Iwill let you know.