Just to update ... came across a biker with just the same problem ... click click click and then starts. Sometimes clicks for 5 minutes and then starts.
Problem traced to a faulty starter relay.
I replaced my starter relay (S$42) over the weekend (it sits on top of the battery) and...
Really glad that I came across this thread cos im having exactly the same problem.
All I hear is click everytime i press the starter switch ... and last night clicked for almost 5 minutes and it suddenly started.
I agree with the logic that if the battery is bad, why would it start after 5...
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