Washed bike and now it won't start

[Gackle]

Hey guys,
Past weekend I washed my bike cause there's a lot of mud in my area, so it was really dirty. I used a regular garden hose with nozzle and washed my bike. Fast forward a few days, now the bike won't start. It doesn't even turn over. I turn the key in the on position, pull clutch in, and start and starter doesn't even kick it, but there is a ticking sound in and around the battery. I'm in the process of taking the fairings off to take a better look, but haven't had much time. The battery is fully charged, oil has been changed, and gas is full, it was running 100% before the wash and after 0%. I'm sure water just got up into the electrics somewhere, but was just wondering what you guys think the problem could be or where to look.  Thanks.

[FearedGS500]

you say the battery is 100% are you sure  ? have you checked the watter level ? have you tryed to jump start it ?  dont look to hard in to it . tell you have tryed all the easy stuff first . most the time when you hear the clicking its the result of a dead battery . sometimes it dont take long for a battery to just up and quit

[Jughead]

You could have some Serious Corrosion on the Battery Terminals.Sprayall o the Electrics down with WD40

[jordan172005]

When I got my bike it clicked like that too... the battery was dead. I replaced the battery ( it wouldn't charge ) and it hasn't clicked since. I would check the batteries connections and make sure it's fully charged. If it still doesn't work then I'd replace the battery.

[heatherg11]

+1 on the dead battery...had to replace mine, did the exact same clicking noise.

[Gackle]

Hmmm.... would suck if it's the battery cause it's relatively a new battery. I've kept it topped up with distilled water and charged, but I'll have it tested. Thanks guys.

[pandy]

I knew there was a good reason I never wash my bike.... 

[paulb]

ive heard that if theres moisture in the plugs it might not start?

[vsboxerboy]

yeah i had the same symptoms and it turned out to be a dead battery despite how much I thought that it wasn't just becasue all of the lights and stuff came on.  there just wasnt enough to get the starter to attempt to turn over.