2001 v star won't start   checked battery and it won't take a charge

check all fuses then the ignition module with a timing light then the fuel pump one of these will fix the problem

Check your alternator either is not charging or is completely dead. Battery also is possible to not be a serviceable enough.

If it runs you have one of 2 issues. 1. The battery is bad and the alternator isn't able to keep it charged (you will have to jump start it every time the motor is shut off). 2. Your alternator is bad and the battery is running the car (when battery is drained car will stop running) which is my belief as the battery light only comes on when the alternator isnt charging. Have the charging system tested at your local AutoZone/Advanced Auto parts store they normally do it for free.

Mine is doing the same thing. Did you get it fixed?

'03 V Star Custom 1100 but same whirring sound. That was the best way to describe it.

sounds like a problem i had with my v star if u can charge it and it starts and runs for a bit then dies again check the rectifier which charges the bike

try cleaning the carbs

Hi and welcome to the site,

Initially, have the battery load tested and externally charged.

Offhand, check the main fuse. It would be inside the starter relay housing.

Good luck and thank you for asking.

Charge battery to full, start in neutral, still clicks? Bad ground, or bad connection. Jump starter solenoid with screwdriver,etc. if motor turns over the relay is bad. Chaz Moto DC

have some body to help you star the van and check the crank pulley if speeds to much. is the timing belt problem