1985 SEC 500 starting problems...

[Scotty64]

Just getting my SEC 500 back on the road after a few years resting in the garage. All good until turned ignition key to hear the tap tap tap of what I think is the solenoid or starter motor? Any advice?

 

[MechPhil]

Clean the battery terminals and make sure the battery is well charged. When the starter does not get enough current, you ofte get that rapid tap-tap-tap of the solenoid kicking in and out.

 

[MechPhil]

oh, and make sure the battery terminals are properly fastened. Cleaning with a paste made with bicarbonate of soda (baking SODA, not baking POWDER) and a little water normally does wonders.