Starting Problems
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Starting Problems
My 1980 FXS Low Rider is giving me problems. When I use the electric start it will sometimes work on the first try and other times I'll have to push the starter button 20 or 25 times till it works. My mechanic changed a relay thinking that was the problem but it still does it. When I push the button I hear a click. The battery is new for what ever that is worth. Any advise would be appreciated. I'm getting tired of learning how to kickstart this bike. The shop told me to just wait until it no longer starts at all so they can then fix the problem, I'm not too wild about that idea because I just know it's going to happen when I'm out in the middle of nowhere when I have to be somewhere. Thanks for the help. I've been reading all the mechanical advise and actually have learned quite a bit from here already. You guys are impressive.
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Ok guys, I am short on cash so here's what I did. I cleaned up the solenoid and it now starts no problem. I still try and kick start it though for the practice. when that doesn't work right away I go to the electric start and it's been working every time now. Also ordered an OEM manual. thanks again for the help guys.
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