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Steve-O · 11-26-2012, 02:08 PM

My 2002 VLX has a random starting problem. Turn it on and occaisionally, won't turn over. Fumble around with the key, kickstand, and starter switch and it will eventually turn over and start. Anyone else have a problem like this?

number13 · 11-26-2012, 02:11 PM

The handlebar kill switches are notorious for causing problems. Try taking it apart and cleaning first. If your bike has a kickstand safety switch that would be the next place I would look.

deadshadow · 11-26-2012, 02:16 PM

I 2nd checking the kickstand switch...next time it happens put the kickstand up and see if it starts. Had that problem as well.

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93gc40 · 11-26-2012, 02:23 PM

Don;t forget the clutch and neutral switches.

C.W. · 11-26-2012, 02:29 PM

I had the same problem with my starter button. It's common for some Honda motorcycles.

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gypsy · 11-26-2012, 04:09 PM

The starter button is definitely a weak spot. I finally got tired of it and wired a back up button to the solenoid. Drilled a hole in the top of my side battery case and put in a rubber covered button from autozone. No problems any more.

11-26-2012, 02:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Steve-O Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Richardson, TX (North of Dallas) Posts: 1,256	VT600 Randomly Starter Switch My 2002 VLX has a random starting problem. Turn it on and occaisionally, won't turn over. Fumble around with the key, kickstand, and starter switch and it will eventually turn over and start. Anyone else have a problem like this? __________________ 2009 Stratoliner (mine), 2008 Stratoliner (hers), 2010 Harley Rocker, 2002 Honda VLX Steve-O

11-26-2012, 02:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
93gc40 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 4,356	Don;t forget the clutch and neutral switches. __________________ 93 VT1100C Harley Killer (1150cc), VH Exhaust, 2mm sleeved and bored, Modified Heads and Valves, Adjustable Timing, Touring Seat, Baby Apes, Metzlers

11-26-2012, 02:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
C.W. Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 1,112	I had the same problem with my starter button. It's common for some Honda motorcycles. Starter Button Maintenance on Valkyries __________________ 2008 Aero 750 "Hear the pipes" video

11-26-2012, 02:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
number13 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 61	The handlebar kill switches are notorious for causing problems. Try taking it apart and cleaning first. If your bike has a kickstand safety switch that would be the next place I would look.

11-26-2012, 02:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
deadshadow Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Richmond, VA 23226 Posts: 389	I 2nd checking the kickstand switch...next time it happens put the kickstand up and see if it starts. Had that problem as well. Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App

11-26-2012, 04:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
gypsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: tijeras, nm Posts: 315	The starter button is definitely a weak spot. I finally got tired of it and wired a back up button to the solenoid. Drilled a hole in the top of my side battery case and put in a rubber covered button from autozone. No problems any more.

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