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juliusc · 12-10-2012, 10:44 AM

Can anyone tell me what are the signs that a starter switch needs to be changed. Does the bike get gradually harder to start , or does the bike just not start with no warning at all. Thanks.

Aced It · 12-10-2012, 10:47 AM

The switch is an on/off momentary style. But I wouldn't go blaming the switch without providing some information as there are many reasons why your bike either won't start, or becomes harder to start. What bike, and what are your symptoms?

juliusc · 12-10-2012, 11:08 AM

My bike is a 2007 Aero with 24000 miles on it. The problem is that a couple of times it was hard to start and almost didnt start. Then it goes back to a normal quick start as if normal . I had the battery checked and it is fine .I was thinking it might be the start switch. Thanks.

Aced It · 12-10-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by juliusc

My bike is a 2007 Aero with 24000 miles on it. The problem is that a couple of times it was hard to start and almost didnt start. Then it goes back to a normal quick start as if normal . I had the battery checked and it is fine .I was thinking it might be the start switch. Thanks.

This is a good starting point (see pic) ... Start simple and go from there.

damian.garcia83 · 12-10-2012, 03:34 PM

Is the starter engaging fully when it is hard to start? As in, is it cranking over and not starting? When the starter switch itself goes bad the indicators are usually the headlight doesn't turn back on when the bike is started or the starter goes in and out of engagement erraticaly.

Damian

C.W. · 12-10-2012, 06:39 PM

When my starter switch started acting up it would work intermittently, sometimes only catching a contact briefly to make a click. I would wiggle the switch while pushing it in to try and get some contact going on, and it was then I could tell by the way it was behaving the switch was the problem. I did the starter switch maintenance cleaning, and it still acted up. I ended up having to take it apart again and stretch the spring that pushes up on the stunt strip to make the contact good and strong. Lubed it, too. That worked.

gypsy · 12-10-2012, 06:39 PM

The start button can be a tweakie week link, sometimes engaging the starter and sometimes not... It can be disassembled and cleaned. Also, you can jump across your solenoid batt to ground with a good piece of heavy gauge wire. If this kicks the starter the probably the handlebar button... Like I said, they are often the weak link.

12-10-2012, 10:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
juliusc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 273	starter switch Can anyone tell me what are the signs that a starter switch needs to be changed. Does the bike get gradually harder to start , or does the bike just not start with no warning at all. Thanks. __________________ I am 65 yers old and I am getting back into motorcycles after 30 years.

12-10-2012, 10:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Aced It Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In your garage stealing parts off your bike Posts: 2,138	The switch is an on/off momentary style. But I wouldn't go blaming the switch without providing some information as there are many reasons why your bike either won't start, or becomes harder to start. What bike, and what are your symptoms? __________________ Keep the rubber side down ... unless of course you have a rubber head! My Road to Rod, 4° Advance Timing Mod, Tubeless Spokes, Walk Around Aced It ACE Service Manual: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/106488173/ACE%20Manual.pdf

12-10-2012, 11:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
juliusc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 273	My bike is a 2007 Aero with 24000 miles on it. The problem is that a couple of times it was hard to start and almost didnt start. Then it goes back to a normal quick start as if normal . I had the battery checked and it is fine .I was thinking it might be the start switch. Thanks. __________________ I am 65 yers old and I am getting back into motorcycles after 30 years.

12-10-2012, 03:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
damian.garcia83 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 218	Is the starter engaging fully when it is hard to start? As in, is it cranking over and not starting? When the starter switch itself goes bad the indicators are usually the headlight doesn't turn back on when the bike is started or the starter goes in and out of engagement erraticaly. Damian __________________ Image is pointless if you don't do the riding part; get out on the road and out of the bar! Damian '00 Sabre

12-10-2012, 06:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
C.W. Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 1,108	When my starter switch started acting up it would work intermittently, sometimes only catching a contact briefly to make a click. I would wiggle the switch while pushing it in to try and get some contact going on, and it was then I could tell by the way it was behaving the switch was the problem. I did the starter switch maintenance cleaning, and it still acted up. I ended up having to take it apart again and stretch the spring that pushes up on the stunt strip to make the contact good and strong. Lubed it, too. That worked. __________________ 2008 Aero 750 "Hear the pipes" video

12-10-2012, 06:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
gypsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: tijeras, nm Posts: 304	The start button can be a tweakie week link, sometimes engaging the starter and sometimes not... It can be disassembled and cleaned. Also, you can jump across your solenoid batt to ground with a good piece of heavy gauge wire. If this kicks the starter the probably the handlebar button... Like I said, they are often the weak link.

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