Clicking at startup on 400ex

[shaggyfrog]

So between having 2 full time jobs and getting married my '05 400ex has been sitting lonesome in a shed for a year or so. So I've decided to sell it and now I can't get it cranked. Drained all the old gas out the tank and got fresh gas and re-charged the batt. Engine turned over easily and even had a few times it wanted to crank but never did. Charged batt again overnight and tried next day. Same thing and then all of a sudden it quit turning over after a few times and now clicks. Clicking seems to come from solenoid. What could be my problem and how do i find out for sure? Battery? Starter? Solenoid? Any help is much appreciated.

[BEAVER.989]

I'll bet it's clicking because you drained the battery. As for why it won't fire up... Check the snorkel, airbox and exhaust for nests.

[shaggyfrog]

Ok... well i actually borrowed a fresh battery. And apparently its not my battery, because it just clicked again repeatedly. Any other ideas? Thanks.

[ltr450z]

check out your fuses and possibly silinoid

[Pipeless416]

its your starter relay. seems to be pretty common on 400ex's, as my brother and i have both had to replace ours.