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04-18-2017, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by hogmann74

thanks for all of the feedback that everybody gave me . it ended up being a weak solinoid spring,once i stretched it out an inch or so it has worked just fine. thanks again

You should replace the spring! It's weakened if you need to stretch it for it to do it's job - it will fail again.

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09-20-2022, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hogmann74

the batt is good,connections are good,everything seems to be connected right. I was wondering about the relay witch I have tried two and both do the same, What if the spring is weak on the solenoid? the one that is inside the arm and plundger or whatever its called?

Ok, noticed the switch button housing was a little loose. At first I figured it was the starter switch on handlebars.
I opened it up, saw that the switch is sealed.
Put everything together again, tightened it up and made sure all the screws were tight. Turned the ignition switch to on, then hit the button and started the engine. No problems, after I made sure it all was tight! Motor ran good, starter did not stay on even after letting go of the button!

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