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A lot of clicking on my V7

Haja Estree

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Quick question, i noticed that my V7's solenoid clicks a lot when I start it in the morning but all good when it's warm. Battery's checked and all of the wirings are clean and good. any ideas what might be going on? Thanks everyone!
 
If your battery and wires are good, the clicking might be a cold-weather issue with your starter or solenoid. The heat could improve the contact.

Does it crank slowly or dim the lights when it clicks? Have you tried tapping the starter when it's cold? How old is your starter?
 
Quick question, i noticed that my V7's solenoid clicks a lot when I start it in the morning but all good when it's warm. Battery's checked and all of the wirings are clean and good. any ideas what might be going on? Thanks everyone!
Same guess as @Ajino.Moto. It's also often an early sign that the solenoid or even the whole starter motor might be on its way out. You could try replacing just the solenoid if it's separate But sometimes a new starter assembly is the most straightforward fix.
 
Quick question, i noticed that my V7's solenoid clicks a lot when I start it in the morning but all good when it's warm. Battery's checked and all of the wirings are clean and good. any ideas what might be going on? Thanks everyone!
Hey man, I've got a 2021 V7 myself and actually ran into something similar.
Even though your battery checks out, this often points to it being a bit weak on cold cranking amps, especially in the morning.
Have you tried a load test, or swapping it with a known good battery just to eliminate that completely?
Another thought is the starter motor itself.
If it's drawing more current when cold due to slight wear, that could also make the solenoid hesitate.
It's less common on a newer bike, but still possible!
 
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