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Help!
I have a 1992 Softail custom. When I push the starter button in clicks. One click each push. Most of the time it starts, somtimes first
try and some times after repeated tries. I thought there was a dead spot in the starter so I replaced it, but no change. It seems to work first time with a full charge, but as the day goes on with stops and starts it gets worse until I need a push. Shop couldn't figure it out.
I like to take two or three day rides and I don't want to get stranded. Any suggestion?
Thanks in advance, Joe
Sounds like a possible short. Multimeterthe starter leadsand see if it shows the same value each push of the starter button. If not, it may be your starter switch.
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