2004 TEXAS CHOPPER SOMETIMES IT FIRES AND SOMETIMES IT JUST QUITS, NEW BATTERY INSTALLED, NOW WHEN TRY STARTING IT EVERYTHING FLICKERS LIGHTS,STARTER RAPIDLY CLICKS ETC

replace starter solenoid.

If your lights start getting dimmer when they first come on before trying to start, it is a very good indication that your battery is almost dead. You need to make sure your alternator belt is tight, then charge the battery fully, and then try starting it. If you have a tester, you can test the voltage, but to test it properly, you really need a battery load tester. 2009 is long enough back to warrant checking your alternator, again. What you can do is first charge the battery and try starting your car. If that works, your starter is fine. Then, with the car running, everything else turned off, check your battery voltage with a simple volt meter. Then turn on all the lights, heater, and anything else. Check the voltage, again. It should not drop, if your alternator is good. Leave the lights and accessories on for a while, then check the voltage again. If it has dropped, your alternator is not working properly. Get it fixed or replace it.

Sounds like you have a potential problem starting with either your starter itself or the starter solenoid...

It sounds like you either need new starter brushes or a new starter. If you turn the key and the starter just clicks, try tapping gently on the starter with a metal bar. If the starter then turns over you should take it out and replace the brushes or put in a new or rebuilt starter. When you have to start tapping on the starter you may only have a few starts left.

Could be the solenoid on the starter. Next time it doesn't start, hit the starter with a hammer or other hard object, then try to start it. If it starts, replace the starter before it leaves you stranded

sounds like starter is pullin' alot of juice away from the ignition..this can also happen if your battery is less than optimal...to test this try jumpstarting with donor vehicles engine NOT running...if she fires right up then try charging your battery fully and if still won't handle it, time for a new battery...good luck to you friend...Tim

If it cranks at all than you probably installed the started correctly. You need to check and clean the terminal ends on the battery and at the starter. Turn on the head lights and try starting. If the head light get real dim or go out than you are losing conductivity somewhere.

it sounds like your starter might not be drawing enough current from the batteries. it is a simple check a garage should be able to carry out.

hope this helps.

Do you have a factory or aftermarket alarm installed?
If not, your ignition relay or starter may be bad.

Check and clean your battery cables. Then, trace the wires from your battery to your starter. Make sure they are clean and secure. I believe this will fix your problem. If not, you may have a starter solenoid starting to fail.

Hope this helps and good luck!