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Hi guys. I am new to the forum and not the most mechanically inclined person in the world. I bought an '07 CRF230f last year to ride around with my 6-year old who has a 50cc honda. The bike has been very reliable and has always fired up easily. The bike has an electric start and no kick starter. Last weekend we were riding some trails and stopped for a quick break. The electric starter suddenly would not work. No clicking or anything. I was able to bump start the bike and it fired right up. If I push the electric start while the bike is running the starter clicks. As soon as the bike is off the starter does not work at all. I removed the battery and put it on a battery tender and cleaned the terminals and the issue continues. I pulled the fuse and it's fine. Any ideas on where to go from here? It seems odd the electric start button would work while the bike is running, but not when it's off. Thanks.

You need a new battery. That one s toast. It fails when load is required.

Thanks Neil. I will replace the battery and see if that resolves the issue.

You did not say how old the battery is. But, if you want to be 100% sure, take it by an Auto store or Walmart and they can load test it for you. I think you will find it's done for the world.

I'm not sure how old the battery is. I have not replaced it since I bought the bike last year.

I was able to get a new battery today and the bike fired right up. I put a tester on the old battery after trickle charging for several days and it still only read about 10.4 volts. Battery was toast. Thanks again for the advice Neil! I'm getting too old to push start that thing every time.

Good Job
Get out & ride!