starting issues

[Shojeel]

battery voltage good. i have power from starter switch to starter relay. Relay is clicking but extremely fast. no cranking. R/R is warming up. slight corrosion on relay connections. fuse for ignition good. not sure on condition of engine control module. last started year and half ago.... please ask questions so i can clarify.... Going to test power and grounds to all switches and relays tomorrow. Im thinking it has something to do with the starter cable. any suggestions are much appreciated.

[Shojeel]

So it looks like it was a dead battery I went and had it tested and was putting out 9v. I bought a new one, and a tester.

Now the motor tries to turn over but won't run. I think I may have left some gas in the carb/bowls. Would that keep the engine from turning over. Would it be that the jets are clogged?

I want this thing up and running under it's own power in 3 weeks. It is a tight deadline and I am sure it will be many long nights and early mornings.

[asphaltsurfer]

sounds like cleaning carbs is your best first start @ least the jets

[970rr]

I second: carb cleaning.

[Shojeel]

Well I finally got it to turn over last night.....phewwwwww........

It took about 20 tries but she runs. I am still going to clean the carbs which really does seem like a good idea. I have a buddy bringing over a compression test kit tonight to assess the internals. If they are good then I am good.

[jawhn]

Saw this too late to help, but it seems like 99% of the time, it's a dead battery that "measures right"...

Buy yourself a $30 mini Battery Tender, and leave it hooked up when parked. Been my electrical salvation for like 4+ years, now... :z

[Shojeel]

Jawhn,

That is good advice. Will do! Thanks!