Bike turning on without pressing start button
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 11
Likes: 2
From: South Jersey
It does not sound like a stuck starter relay.
If the start relay sticks in the on position, the starter will crank as soon as the ignition is turned on, and it will not stop cranking until the ignition switch is turned off (on this model bike).
Symptom (without pushing the start button):
Turn on ignition switch and kill switch.
If the transmission is in neutral, the starter will crank.
If the transmission is in gear, starter will not crank, but pulling in the clutch lever causes the starter to crank.
This means...
Everything is working correctly....except the starter switch, it is sticking in the on position.
If the start relay sticks in the on position, the starter will crank as soon as the ignition is turned on, and it will not stop cranking until the ignition switch is turned off (on this model bike).
Symptom (without pushing the start button):
Turn on ignition switch and kill switch.
If the transmission is in neutral, the starter will crank.
If the transmission is in gear, starter will not crank, but pulling in the clutch lever causes the starter to crank.
This means...
Everything is working correctly....except the starter switch, it is sticking in the on position.
"Moderator"
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 5,640
Likes: 952
From: San Tan Valley, Arizona
It does not sound like a stuck starter relay.
If the start relay sticks in the on position, the starter will crank as soon as the ignition is turned on, and it will not stop cranking until the ignition switch is turned off (on this model bike).
Symptom (without pushing the start button):
Turn on ignition switch and kill switch.
If the transmission is in neutral, the starter will crank.
If the transmission is in gear, starter will not crank, but pulling in the clutch lever causes the starter to crank.
This means...
Everything is working correctly....except the starter switch, it is sticking in the on position.
If the start relay sticks in the on position, the starter will crank as soon as the ignition is turned on, and it will not stop cranking until the ignition switch is turned off (on this model bike).
Symptom (without pushing the start button):
Turn on ignition switch and kill switch.
If the transmission is in neutral, the starter will crank.
If the transmission is in gear, starter will not crank, but pulling in the clutch lever causes the starter to crank.
This means...
Everything is working correctly....except the starter switch, it is sticking in the on position.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 21,095
Likes: 12,639
From: South Carolina
If the solenoid was stuck in the on position, the starter would crank no matter what position any switch was in.
You lose your money...
Last edited by Dan89FLSTC; Nov 12, 2019 at 10:50 AM.
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,888
Likes: 1,902
From: East Coast, USA
I had the same problem a few years ago. Replacing the Run/Stop/Start switch fixed the issue.
Here is the thread.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...rt-button.html
Here is the thread.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...rt-button.html
Stage II
Joined: Apr 2022
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: NC
It does not sound like a stuck starter relay.
If the start relay sticks in the on position, the starter will crank as soon as the ignition is turned on, and it will not stop cranking until the ignition switch is turned off (on this model bike).
Symptom (without pushing the start button):
Turn on ignition switch and kill switch.
If the transmission is in neutral, the starter will crank.
If the transmission is in gear, starter will not crank, but pulling in the clutch lever causes the starter to crank.
This means...
Everything is working correctly....except the starter switch, it is sticking in the on position.
If the start relay sticks in the on position, the starter will crank as soon as the ignition is turned on, and it will not stop cranking until the ignition switch is turned off (on this model bike).
Symptom (without pushing the start button):
Turn on ignition switch and kill switch.
If the transmission is in neutral, the starter will crank.
If the transmission is in gear, starter will not crank, but pulling in the clutch lever causes the starter to crank.
This means...
Everything is working correctly....except the starter switch, it is sticking in the on position.
Any ideas?
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