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From: Antigo, WI
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The 74 FLH is at it again :-) I've noticed lately there's been an intermittent burp in the system while pressing my ignition button. Sometimes there will be a good 2-4 second delay before the starter engages after pressing the ignition button. Sometimes there won't be nothing and I'll have to press the button again. Now I have nothing. She got a new starter solenoid a couple months ago, I'm not thinking that's the problem. There is literally no noise at all when trying to start it. No buzz, hum, click, scratch. I used a jump wire on the starter relay switch and she turns right over and fires up. Sooooo....take apart the hand control and look at the button itself? I'm actually heading out to the garage to do that right now. Just wanted to see what this great forum has to offer in advice just in case this button isn't my issue. You guys are great! Thanks :-)
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So... I'm answering my own thread here. lol. It was definitely the button. Took apart the hand controls and EEEEK! Gonna bring home my soldering tools from work tomorrow and knock it out. Whew!
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Twisted Biker, You're awesome on this forum. Can always count on a thoughtful response from you, bud. Currently, I'm thinking about figuring out if I can throw a kicker on this ol' gal. After all, I'm pretty sure she should have one.
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those starter buttons don't last long. I've replaced them several times. Knew a guy who got tired of his button so he just brought both wires out of the handlebar switch and would press them together to start his scooter. I wouldn't recommend doing that but it did work for him.
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those starter buttons don't last long. I've replaced them several times. Knew a guy who got tired of his button so he just brought both wires out of the handlebar switch and would press them together to start his scooter. I wouldn't recommend doing that but it did work for him.
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Any kicker kit will work but I highly recommend picking up the Jims extended shaft assy. . It moves the kick arm out almost 3/4" more and solves all kinda clearance problems with pipes and extra's . Run that and a 1" longer arm on my beast and it's much better than the ones that come in those kits .
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Any kicker kit will work but I highly recommend picking up the Jims extended shaft assy. . It moves the kick arm out almost 3/4" more and solves all kinda clearance problems with pipes and extra's . Run that and a 1" longer arm on my beast and it's much better than the ones that come in those kits .
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piece of wire with 2 alligator clips on it -emergency starter/jumper- and i have extra buttons for just this reason -- i have that lil battery powered soldering gun works great on tiny lil things like that push button switch..
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I have to laugh...I've noticed that with each issue that arises on this bike, the saddle bag is growing a bit heavier with emergency tools and parts. I may need to hire a second rider with a bike just to carry my "just in case" supplies. lol. You're input is appreciated. Thanks :-)
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