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Old May 15, 2016 | 02:48 PM
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I have a 82 fxe that sat 10 yrs. after new battery oil & gas I tried the electric starter. I turned on key hit the start button and the starter cranked. when I released the button the starter kept cranking. When I shut of the ignition switch the starter kept cranking until I disabled the ground at the battery. When reconnected the battery and hit button same problem, any thoughts?
 
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Go to this site and pull up your bike, or one close to it and look at the electrical starter solenoid and starter shaft with housing. I bet you need to disassemble both and clean them up. Find a good service manual to show you the steps.
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