Long-time rider here. My current bike is a 2010 Triumph America. Of course I came here to see if you folks can help with an electrical problem. I don't even think I can blame Lucas. Or maybe I can!
@HappyJack1221 Welcome to the family. You need to let us know what the problem is. Do tap the upload a file button bottom right and let us all see the bike. and areas you are concerned with
I was getting the bike ready to ride, new tires, oil change, etc. Bike started up just fine after the oil change. The next day I got the bike out to wash it and after I finished, tried to start her up. Lights and fuel pump came alive, but when I pressed the starter button all I got was one click. My first thought was I got something wet, but I decided to check the battery. I keep it on a smart charger when I'm not riding, but the battery was getting older. Check the battery and it seems like it is low. (around 12v) I put it on a charger and the bike starts but about an hour later it won't start, just one click on the starter button when I press it. I decide to get a new battery. I live in the country so the nearest Triumph dealer is about 30 miles away. He has one in stock so I go and purchase it. When I pick up the battery the parts guy says you may want to charge it as it is a little low. I bring the battery home and put it on the smart charger overnight. The next morning I hook it up to the bike and get the same results. I charge the new battery again and it reads 12.6v. When I turn the ignition key on the voltage drops to 12v and the starter solenoid clicks once. So I get out the manual and do a search on this forum and I read all about possible issues with the solenoid and or the starter/headlight relay. I also read about possible issues with the ECU preventing the bike from starting if the voltage is low. I test the solenoid and it is fine. My thinking is that the "new" battery is no good, so I scrounge up a battery from another bike and voila! She starts right up. I returned the battery today and I'm waiting for a new one to arrive from amazon. I'll keep you updated when I've got the new battery charged and installed. Hopefully it's just the battery and not any other electrical gremlins.
Here's a photo of my bike after fixing the problem. Turns out that the "new" battery was bad. Went for about a 75 mile ride in 90° weather. Thank goodness for summer leathers and vented helmet. Warm in the sun, but quite enjoyable in the shade.
