Need help, big time

[brieric2002]

ok here goes, I started my bike and took it out in the driveway to wash her off, after washing it she would not start and I ended up running down the battery. I took the battery out and charged it. After putting the battery back in I tried and tried to get her goin then I heard a loud ting almost sounded like a push rod coming through, I hope it wasn't any ideas before I have to stripe her apart

[Black_peter]

Crank it over by hand first I guess.. I can't see any connection with washing it and throwing a rod..
(I mean you have no push rods)
Crank it slow so you can hear or feel something going wrong.

[md86]

"push rod" ? That ain't no Harley , son .....

[AzCyco]

Maybe it's yer starter. Prolly got to hot from all the cranking..

Also, the manual say not to apply batt. voltage to the starter relay more than 5-seconds, as it may overheat and damage the relay coil..