So the bike was running fine a week ago. It's a 2007 650R that was bought used 2 yrs ago and well-maintained since then. I tried to start her up yesterday but the bike wouldn't turn over. Lights and gauges came on but the only sound was the repeated click of what I think is the starter.

I'd prefer to handle this myself instead of taking it to the dealer but I'm lacking in the mechanical knowledge department, so any direction here in identifying/fixing the problem would be appreciated. I plan on testing the battery this weekend, but I'm out of ideas after that. Thanks for the help!

 

Hey pimp, check your battery (yes), but also check your ground and all connections. Not a huge deal; I think it's a pretty simple fix.
Let us know; we'll get you going again....

 

As mentioned above, you are on the right trail with checking the battery and connections.

Welcome to KF pimplenose

 

help pimp down cod 10 lol...i have a 05 zx10 always ran and runs great.i just change my radiator on thursday and friday i took it out for a test ride. avery thing was great till 2 hr.later i went to start it to take off and there was nnnooo respond wow!! omg,omg lol...whats the hell what can it be i get no type of nose clicking nothing i dont here the fuil pump when i put the key in i dont here the fuil pump or the part that turn for the exhaust. if im saying it wright lol... what can it be help?


ps. all the lights come on

 

OK, I'll bite. Welcome, groove.
A couple different things going on here. Tell me more about your "change your radiator" project. Details, please.
You turn your key, lights come on, but no fuel pump/starter relay/etc., right? It's Springtime. Double check your battery connections; ground, main fuse, brain box, etc. Kickstand/side switch/neutral.....nothing silly you're "overlooking?"
More details....
Welcome again, groove.

 

Check your fuses. You could have pinched a wire on the radiator install.

 

whats up fam well its not much i can say i took the radiator off took off the one screw that holds it up and detach the hoses. and unplug the fan 1,2,3, that was it.and i replaced the other one the same way

 

man i miss the hell out of my 1998 zx9 lol

 

(Agree on the 9. That's why I still have mine.)
There's a wiring (short or open) circuit, or fuse issue somewhere. If your lights come on, that's a clue. Start chasing your wires. Yes; labor intensive. Might grab a meter to use on those wires you're checking, to see if you're getting juice as needed. If all the lights "go off" when you turn the key, your battery is weak or you have a direct short.

 

I think you may examine your battery power , but also examine your ground and all of the inter connected wires. Not a huge deal; I think it's an easy to understand fix.. . .