If you're having trouble getting your motorcycle started, it might not be your battery. Check to see if your starter relay is working properly by trying this simple test: Disconnect the battery, wait two minutes, and then reconnect the battery. If the motorcycle starts right up, the relay is probably fine. But if it still doesn't start, there may be a problem with the starter motor itself.

What is a starter relay?

A starter relay is a small electronic device that helps start your motorcycle. It's located in the engine compartment and sends an electrical current to the battery to turn it over.

If your starter relay clicks but doesn't crank, there may be something blocking the current from going to the battery. One common problem is a broken wire leading from the relay to the battery. If this happens, you'll need to replace both components in order for your bike to start.

How does it work?

When you turn the key to start your motorcycle, the starter relay should click and provide power to the engine. If it doesn't, there may be a problem with the wiring or motor. Check all of the connections between the relay and battery, starter motor, spark plug wires, and ignition coil. If everything looks okay, check for worn or broken parts on either the starter motor or the relay.

What can go wrong with a starter relay?

A starter relay is a small electronic device that helps start your motorcycle. When it clicks, it sends a signal to the engine to start. Sometimes, however, the starter relay won't click. This can cause problems with your motorcycle's engine because it won't know how to start.

If you notice that your starter relay is clicking but not starting your motorcycle, 

There are several things you can do to troubleshoot the issue:

  • Check the power supply to the starter relay. Make sure there's enough juice going into the relay.
  • Check all of the wirings between the starter relay and the engine. Is anything loose? Are any wires touching each other in an unauthorized way?
  • Test out different methods of starting your motorcycle. Try kickingstartting or using a keychain remote control

How to test a starter relay

If you're experiencing trouble starting your motorcycle, there's a good chance the starter relay is defective. To test it, first, check the fusebox under the hood. If everything looks okay there, then you can move on to testing the starter relay itself.

To do this, remove the cover of the relay and disconnect each wire from its connector. Make sure alligator clips are inserted in both ends of each wire before reattaching them to their connectors. Next, put the relay back in place and turn it on by hitting its power button with a heavy object (like a hammer). If everything works as it should now, replace the relay with a new one.

In this post, we’ve covered what a starter relay is and how it works. We’ve also discussed what can go wrong with them and how to test them. If you ever experience issues with your starter relay, don’t hesitate to reach out to us for help. Thanks for reading!