XB12 wont start

[stuntcock27]

First my headlights died, and highbeam indicator was constantly on! then while looking for electrical shorts and testing for continuity, tried to start the bike and it will not turn over? clicking noise coming from relays on left side of bike. I switched the relays around and still cant get it to turn over? anybody have any ideas?

 

[Oldgit]

Sounds like a battery level issue to me. Is the starter clicking a few times or is it a single click and nothing else?

 

[jimijeans]

Welcome to the forum. After the Battery has been Charged and load Checked to make sure it is good.Check some of these areas/ Bike is in Neutral and Neutral light in on.Clutch switch on the Clutch Lever is good.
Some older model years of Bikes 2003 and 2004XBs had KickStand Switches(when)down and put in gear or malfunctions will not start.The Start Button is working properly(contacts may need cleaning)or replaced. Key Switch is not wobbly(probably not)that.Never jump start or leave the Cables on the Bikes Battery from a running Vehicle,especially a Diesel,trying to charge the battery up to start it.
Relays are good and Fuses are good or not Loose.Grounds are snug in all areas.
Finally the Starter may be the problem but check all first to make sure. A Small spritz of W/D 40 in the Start Button ONLY- let it sit a minute will clean the contacts.
Do not use wd/40 in any other area of the Electrical system.This should get you started in the right direction.If the starter turns out to be just stuck you can GENTLY tap on the Right side of it at the silnoid to un stick it but I wouldn't go riding if it turns out to be that, till replaced. Hope it is something easy to fix.*Jimi

 

[stuntcock27]

Thanks for the help Guys! I found a blown lighting fuse replaced it and the bike started! Cleaned all the grounds and got the headlights working! I have a battery tender now so I can charge the battery without removing the seat! Finally got to ride today! Thanks again!

 

[jimijeans]

There you go! I'm glad it was an easy fix! make sure to always use the Same Size Fuse when Replacing one.The Battery Tender just plug it in about every 6 days if the bike sits that long. It will charge it if needed for a bit . don't leave the Battery Tender on it plugged in all the Time.Ride Safe.*Jimi