Hi
Bike has been running fine went out this morning no problems. Tried to start this evening no joy, just a solid clunk!
It's an XB9R, goes through its diagnostic check, engine management light goes out, push button nothing but CLICK. Not had a chance to check much but battery terminals are fine, battery seems strong as high beam is good n strong. After pushing starter the lights go very dim, as in just glowing and the relays start to click after a few moments. switch off and on again and all comes back on strong but process is repeated.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Mark

Check your earths..... check tightness of battery terminals......

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Oddly enough my XB9S did exactly the same thing the day before yours (25th) despite never (touch wood) having any electrical issues before.

After trying a few things I checked what should really be the first port of call - the battery connections. They were both nice and tight and clean. But, loosening them off, wiggling them around a bit, and tightening them up sorted the problem.

FWIW, the workshop manual diagnostic procedure indicates that you need to determine whether you're getting a relay click and nothing, or a solenoid click and nothing. Mine was a solenoid click (quite loud). Once the solenoid engaged all the electrics on the bike died - lights out, speedo trip reset, etc.

Had battery tested was proper buggered so a few £s lighter now but sorted.
Thanks guys
Mark