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Jan 20, 2011 | 09:19 PM

#21

bigdaddy33

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From: Long Island, NY

The one from Terry Components seems to have a pretty good rubber gasket to prevent water and moisture from getting in.

Interesting point about being able to crank the motor with the ignition off. Need to call them tomorrow and ask about that.

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Originally Posted by xxxflhrci

I've had one of the cheapo ones on my RKC for years. Power is always to it. You can push the button and crank the motor regardless of where the ignition is turned. No big deal just so some joker doesn't push it while your bike is in gear. One thing to be concerned with is that the button is a good place for water to get in. I usually put a balloon over the button when I'm washing the bike and spraying that area with a hose.

Jan 20, 2011 | 09:34 PM

#22

thealaskan

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From: Cincinnati

Put one on my FXR just before leaving for a 3500 mile tour. Had to, starter button (bad switch) quit working day before, and I wasn't about to pull apart my internally wired bars (one drawback to internal wiring). Put that starter button on, kept me going and going and going just like a bunny. Don't leave home without it.

Jan 21, 2011 | 01:08 AM

#23

xxxflhrci

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Originally Posted by bigdaddy33

Even the cheapo on I put on had a rubber o-ring to keep water out. I took an extra step and lubed it up with dielectric grease....I promise you there's always power there. It comes directly from the battery.

Feb 10, 2011 | 04:58 PM

#24

streetbob9879

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i apologize for being a little dumb, but what is the dreaded click?
Mine is clicking when i try to start it...replaced a dead battery, so i now have power, but when i hit the start, it just clicks rapidly. Can anyone say what the problem most likely is?

Mar 19, 2011 | 04:00 PM

#25

bigdaddy33

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Took a while but finally got the starter button installed. For some reason the shaft on the one I tried installing was slightly to short (by about 1/8") to press the actuator in. Sent it back to Terry Components and they machined a slightly longer shaft for me. It took about 5 minutes to install, and works great. It may cost a bit more than some of the others out there, but the quality of the part is great.

Kudos to Jim at Terry for the great customer service.

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Mar 19, 2011 | 06:31 PM

#26

The Dean

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Quote:

Originally Posted by streetbob9879

Make sure the new battery is charged. Make sure your battery connections are tight and greased.

Mar 19, 2011 | 10:49 PM

#27

HemiOrange

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From: Kennewick, WA

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dean

Make sure the new battery is charged. Make sure your battery connections are tight and greased.

Make that tight and BRIGHT. Shine up the connectors and the battery terminals.

Mar 20, 2011 | 10:54 AM

#28

rlowride

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From: Lakeland, Fl

Put a discount auto brand on my ultra.. Relays kept going bad....
Push button switch, wire to battery, wire to starter ground....
Hid the switch , but easy to get to....
Liked it better that the factory switch...