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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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My starter button and gave out and during the disassembly I broke the run/off rocker switch connection. I have found what I think is the right replacement for the 2 switches, but will not order until I hear from you all and the tech guys @ JP cycles. will try to attach photobucket picks-----------------------Pls let me know what I don't--------THKS----JEFF
 
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 02:29 AM
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Try to find OEM switches, those aftermarket are quite bad... they work sometime...

EDIT: Check that your starter relay is OK before installing new switch, otherwise you toast new switch too...
 

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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 02:58 AM
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Try to find OEM switches, those aftermarket are quite bad... they work sometime...
I had rather have a used oem than a new aftermarket +1
 
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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My starter button and gave out and during the disassembly I broke the run/off rocker switch connection. ...
It would help if you would tell us the year of your bike, and/or get the pics posted.
 
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I lost the starter button on my bike at the bank one day. Just a quick 5 minute trip. I didn't have one tool on me either. Had to push it home, 2 1/2 miles. Tried to jump start it like I used to do years ago but either I'm too old or that Crane Hi-4 won't jump start.

New a guy who had a Shovel that was so disgusted with the start button breaking all the time that he simply ran both of the wires out of the housing and would touch them together when he wanted to start his scooter.
 
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I try to copy and paste pics to origional post but never get the paste option-don't know will try again tonite-oh by the way it is a 76 xlh
 
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Originally Posted by roadway873
I try to copy and paste pics to origional post but never get the paste option-...
Have you seen this from PG? ...

 
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how and where do I do this-------------thks-------jeff
 
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Originally Posted by roadway873
My starter button and gave out and during the disassembly I broke the run/off rocker switch connection. I have found what I think is the right replacement for the 2 switches, but will not order until I hear from you all and the tech guys @ JP cycles. will try to attach photobucket picks-----------------------Pls let me know what I don't--------THKS----JEFF
Hi Jeff, Go to ebay and search this # 370297073904 seller is legendsmc. You get all the switches for $45 plus shipping and they are made in the good old USA. That's what I got, they are very good. (I think) Hope this helps. Ride safe.
 
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thks--jeff
 
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