Yet another problem

[shadowmagic]

So now I'm having issues with the bike starting sometimes. Sometimes it will just give a clicking sound after a couple of pushes of the button then it will start. I'm assuming something is about to go out. Sound like it may be the relay is that right? I dont know how old this battery is either so I may just buy a new one. Other than the battery and the starter button housing, anything else it could be?

[mello dude]

As a first step, I would charge the battery overnight, then get it load tested.
You need to eliminate the battery first.

[RonW]

If you have a multimeter, measure the volts (battery) at the very moment you press in the start button. Voltage shouldn't drop below 9.5 volts.

[sandy]

It could also be the starter button contacts. Go to shop talk and find the starter button maintenance.

[Chrisj CMA]

It could also be the starter button contacts. Go to shop talk and find the starter button maintenance.

This is my no 1 suspect

[98valk]

check battery. ICM needs a minimum of 10.5 volts when starter is turning to give a good start.  might start down to 9.5 volts bit not always.

[WintrSol]

I use a jump start battery; it will take a main battery fault out of the test, so if it still behaves the same, it's not the battery. If it starts fine, time for a ride to a battery store.

[shadowmagic]

ok, it doesnt happen all the time or very consistently yet. I would say about 1 out of every 5 or 6 starts. So I will start by charging the battery and measuring the voltage. Couldnt hurt to check the connections of the starter button. Thanks again everyone.

[Madmike]

If you havent done the start button mtce yet now is a good time, shouldn't do any harm, no real cost, may solve the issue and you will know its condition. 

Check out your existing battery model #, the YTX14H-BS (Yaesu #) is a high output model of the YTX14-BS and gives better cranking power if you need to replace your battery, other manufacturers offer similar high output ones.

related - as mentioned below sometimes the engine will crank but not start because of low voltage, one thing I have noticed is that when cranking the engine the bike will start at the instant you release the start button, not sure if you get a voltage surge when you stop cranking or not.