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Do I assume the starter is dead or am I missing something?

ZombieWoof

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I mentioned before my 2015 F3 SM6 is hard to start when hot.
I recently added a LIFEPO battery and it definitely helped... BUT...
I participated in a parade for the 4th, below idle speed, and I could tell the bike was getting hot, although the temp gauge never went above half
After the parade, we parked, chatted, and went to leave, but the bike wouldn't start... just a "click" then nothing. 13.2 volts on the meter, all electronics are on, turned the key off and back on, went thru the start cycle and still just a click.. and then not even a click. Bump started the bike to get it home, and it has the same problem still. According to the intertubes, there is a starter fuse on the right side under the frunk, but damned if I can see one?!

Do I assume the starter is dead or am I missing something?
 
whoops never mind the original post , I just read you bump started it.

But I would definitely start with the fuses since it was hot out yesterday.

Fuses are in boxes to the left and right towards the back of the compartment. Sounds like you need to go to the right one.
 
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If the starter "clicks" there is power getting to circuit, other wise it would not do that. A weak relay could be a fault. But nn a lot of my past experiences with automotive and bike's, slow to turn over or say windows don't go up quite as fast as they used to, it's the ground circuit. Not only the grounds from the battery to cable, but also the other end where it goes to the chassis. Also, I would see if you can look at the grounds under any modules.
 
whoops never mind the original post , I just read you bump started it.

But I would definitely start with the fuses since it was hot out yesterday.

Fuses are in boxes to the left and right towards the back of the compartment. Sounds like you need to go to the right one.
Neither fuse box has anything labeled Starter or Solenoid.
Check your Starter Solenoid Relay.
Any idea where it's located? Also, there are two heavy wires going into the starter, with the ignition on and going to ground, each one read 5.5 volts... When hitting the start button, no voltage change. I will have to measure across the wires next. Battery read 13.1 volts and all other acc. are working including head lights. The "Click" make me think the solenoid is working... but never assume!
 
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