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Dec 8, 2015 | 12:39 PM

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Imold

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Originally Posted by IBDAGRIZ

Years ago at Christmas I gave all the brothers in the club the chrome push button starter end caps for emergency solenoid issues. Most have swapped bikes since then, but the old evo still has it on her.

Griz

Those are a good investment, a month before I took the Tour Glide apart for a refurb, that was the only way I could start it.

Dec 8, 2015 | 02:29 PM

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IBDAGRIZ

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Originally Posted by langwilliams

I had one of those push button starter end caps on my 93 because I didn't trust the wiring to the switch. peace of mind for a back up.

If you're in neutral and lean over with the left hand on the starter button and push it in as you touch the push button on end of starter, it will usually suck it in and start cranking it. Just barely touch it and it's engaging. Even easier than pushing in the button.. LOL..

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Dec 8, 2015 | 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by IBDAGRIZ

Thanks for the tip.
When I had mine on it was a PITA to push while sitting on the bike.

Dec 8, 2015 | 04:42 PM

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glidein wide

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What is this ? Not sure I heard of such a thing.

Dec 8, 2015 | 05:00 PM

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Dan89FLSTC

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Wow, 57 bucks for a rebuild kit...

The same parts can be had for about 15 bucks at a starter shop.

Dec 8, 2015 | 06:22 PM

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Imold

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Originally Posted by glidein wide

What is this ? Not sure I heard of such a thing.

Just unscrew the solenoid end cap and replace it with one of these.

http://www.jpcycles.com/search/searc...012733&Ntk=All

Even cheaper on eBay, but I'd question the quality of a $22 unit.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...utton&_sacat=0

Dec 8, 2015 | 08:08 PM

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RLH3175

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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC

Wow, 57 bucks for a rebuild kit...

The same parts can be had for about 15 bucks at a starter shop.

Yea, I tried that, and they didn't exactly fit, lasted about 6 months
Standard Motor Products Solenoid Repair Kit MC-SRK2 $19.15 on Amazon.

It was a case of, the money saved was not worth the hassle

Dec 10, 2015 | 12:43 PM

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IBDAGRIZ

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From: Tejas

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Originally Posted by Imold

Just unscrew the solenoid end cap and replace it with one of these.

Even cheaper on eBay, but I'd question the quality of a $22 unit.

Normally I would agree, but there isn't enough to these to charge more than $20--25 for one. I paid under $15 for the ones I gave away and mine's been on there for over 5 years now..

Looks like they've gone up in 5 years.. LOL..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHROME-SOLEN...pWSiOD&vxp=mtr

Griz