Pulled the cover off my Monster 1200s, disconnected the battery conditioner and hit the start button and just got a clicking noise? Full dashlights & headlamps, but she won't turn over? Is it just a dead battery, it sounds too much like it but with the conditioner fitted for the long lay up I'm surprised? I use the Ducati recommended one and all seemed fine. The bike is 18 months old and not had this issue previously. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Have you got a multi meter ? - it would be very useful to check the battery voltage with the ignition off, and again ignition on and the starter button pressed.
I had a BMW HP2 that all lights worked etc, until you tried to start and then nothing. Battery had been on a conditioner over winter, but was knackered. Showed okay volts until under load.
The clicking is your sprag clutch. The sprag clutch clicking will kill it eventually, so don't keep trying to start until you get a new battery. Battery shagged get a new one. Yuasa AGM are good. Personally, I'm not convinced That leaving a battery permanently connected is a good idea. I now just top mine up every couple of weeks or so.
