So this video is from this morning. I have been trying to get her to start since last week without much luck. Here's the important info:
1. I have been starting it up and letting it run in the garage for 4-5 min every other week throughout the winter (in PA).
2. About January I forgot to start it up for about 5-6 weeks; then late Feb I thought I would give it a start, and this has been the result.
SYMPTOMS:
Here is a video showing my trying to start it this morning.
https://youtu.be/_-rOUfBELmc1. At first start it seems like it has potential, but then dies out. This is followed by constant clicking and flickering lights.
2. Any immediate attempt only gets the clicks and not the sound of the starter and motor getting compression.
I left the battery to charge for a day or so with the Battery Tender until it was solid green. Same deal.
I ordered a new Bikemaster battery, filled it, let it sit, then charged it for about 30 hrs, until it was solid green, 3 times over.
This video is with the new battery fully charged, didn't seem too much different than with the older battery. I bought a multimeter tonight to start testing stuff out. Maybe need to replace the gas? Spark plug was just changed last summer so don't think it's that.
Any thoughts or insight is greatly appreciated.