starting chatter buell xb9s lightning

[origamimanzero]

When i try to start my bike i get only alot of chattering. the engine doesn't try and turn over. lights work fine. Used to be that i could hold the clutch in and that would stop the klaking. could it be a starter problem? any ideas would be helpful

[BuellPartsGuy]

Check the ring gear on the clutch basket to make sure the teeth are all in good condition. Check the starter clutch and armature assembly and make sure that the teeth inside arent chewed up. Thats about all I can think of without looking at it. Let me know if you need more help...

[jabooty]

start with the basics. check the battery. maybe weak.
put a trickle charger on it or replace with a new one.

[origamimanzero]

BuellPartsGuy
im a amatuer mechanic so that was mostly greek but i understand what your saying just not where. ill see about picking up a manuel. I need help

[BuellPartsGuy]

If you pick up a service manual, its worth its weight in gasoline, thats for sure.