If you hooked a working 12v source directly to the starter and it didn't do anything, it probably is indeed the starter. If you're lucky it's something simple like the brushes.
How many miles on the bike? On Nov 2, 2010 1:47 PM, "Sir Livesalot" <[email protected]> wrote: I recently purchased a seemingly well-tuned fully functional '86 Nighthawk S. It ran wonderfully for a week. Then one morning I fired it up and rode 40 miles toward work but stopped early at a gas station. After filling it up.... it wouldn't start. Mechanic says its probably the starter motor after he hooked up a working 12v to the terminals on the starter and it didn't turn over. Any ideas? This is my first bike and I really feel stranded. Thanks so much. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]<nighthawk_lovers%[email protected]> . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
