Starter Button - Sticky....

[sawdustar]

I noticed that while riding in the colder temps in the winter, the starter push button would stick causing the starter to run even after the engine started running. I had to use my pocket knife to pull the button out so the starter would shut off. In the warmer temps, like now, it doesn't stick at all.

What needs tweaking so this doesn't happen again during the winter months.??

[nogrey]

It's probably old lubricant getting thick and restraining the button. If it were me, I would disassemble the switch housing, clean out with an electrical contact cleaner or the like, and re-assemble with a nice coat of silicone spray or other light lubricant on it. You could try just shooting some silicone up in the switch area. It's not a conductor so can't harm anything,  but probably will be a temporary fix at best.
Good luck.

[John Schmidt]

Go to Radio Shack or similar and get some Electroic Parts Cleaner, not a lube, but the cleaner. Spray in there while working the button. Then sprits in the lube spray, get rid of the old stuff first.

[Chrisj CMA]

Go to Radio Shack or similar and get some Electroic Parts Cleaner, not a lube, but the cleaner. Spray in there while working the button. Then sprits in the lube spray, get rid of the old stuff first.

That's what you do on the road for an emergency "fix".   Do it right, take the switch out, clean the inside of the housing, clean the switch, make sure you don't lose the spring, insure the contacts move freely on the spring, put a light coat of dialectic grease on the moving parts and put it back together........Its not that hard

[sawdustar]

OK...I'll get to this fairly soon. Thanks for the tips and advice.

[Daniel Meyer]

Shoptalk is your friend!
http://valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/VSGPages/starterbutton.htm

[Bronxboy]

I am having an intermitting problem with mine. Sometimes it starts up with no issues and some times I hit the button and nothing.

I opened it up and cleaned it out with electronic spray cleaner but it still does it. I went to dealer and they don't just sell the switch. I had to buy the whole assembly, wire and all. He said it was plug and play? will see. I had to order it for $97.00, has anyone rewired one of these before? Is it easy or am I looking at hard labor...lol

I have my entire bike ripped apart anyway because I am doing front and rear tires and new fork springs, new shocks, antifreeze, brakes, Powder coating wheels as well. So no hurry on the switch.

[Chrisj CMA]

I am having an intermitting problem with mine. Sometimes it starts up with no issues and some times I hit the button and nothing.

I opened it up and cleaned it out with electronic spray cleaner but it still does it. I went to dealer and they don't just sell the switch. I had to buy the whole assembly, wire and all. He said it was plug and play? will see. I had to order it for $97.00, has anyone rewired one of these before? Is it easy or am I looking at hard labor...lol

I have my entire bike ripped apart anyway because I am doing front and rear tires and new fork springs, new shocks, antifreeze, brakes, Powder coating wheels as well. So no hurry on the switch.

You can clean those parts all day long.  But, if the contacts don't move freely on the little spring even your brand new one can have problems.  My new one went a month or so before it quit.  Yep, I had to get that contact thingy freed up

[nogrey]

I am having an intermitting problem with mine. Sometimes it starts up with no issues and some times I hit the button and nothing.

I opened it up and cleaned it out with electronic spray cleaner but it still does it. I went to dealer and they don't just sell the switch. I had to buy the whole assembly, wire and all. He said it was plug and play? will see. I had to order it for $97.00, has anyone rewired one of these before? Is it easy or am I looking at hard labor...lol

I have my entire bike ripped apart anyway because I am doing front and rear tires and new fork springs, new shocks, antifreeze, brakes, Powder coating wheels as well. So no hurry on the switch.

It really isn't a bad job at all. Just take your time and pay attention to how you take things apart. It's not a watch, and nothing's going to come flying out when you open it up. If you want to send me the old one, I'll repair it for you and send it back just for postage.

[8Track]

Hey Nogrey,

Are they all your Valkyries in the photo?

Cheers,

Mark

[Bronxboy]

I am having an intermitting problem with mine. Sometimes it starts up with no issues and some times I hit the button and nothing.

I opened it up and cleaned it out with electronic spray cleaner but it still does it. I went to dealer and they don't just sell the switch. I had to buy the whole assembly, wire and all. He said it was plug and play? will see. I had to order it for $97.00, has anyone rewired one of these before? Is it easy or am I looking at hard labor...lol

I have my entire bike ripped apart anyway because I am doing front and rear tires and new fork springs, new shocks, antifreeze, brakes, Powder coating wheels as well. So no hurry on the switch.

It really isn't a bad job at all. Just take your time and pay attention to how you take things apart. It's not a watch, and nothing's going to come flying out when you open it up. If you want to send me the old one, I'll repair it for you and send it back just for postage.

Thanks for the offer, but I will put the new one in and tinker with the old one. That is the only way to learn, This bike is in pieces now and I cant wait to get it all together again.

[twdurdentwd]

I am having an intermitting problem with mine. Sometimes it starts up with no issues and some times I hit the button and nothing.

I opened it up and cleaned it out with electronic spray cleaner but it still does it. I went to dealer and they don't just sell the switch. I had to buy the whole assembly, wire and all. He said it was plug and play? will see. I had to order it for $97.00, has anyone rewired one of these before? Is it easy or am I looking at hard labor...lol

I have my entire bike ripped apart anyway because I am doing front and rear tires and new fork springs, new shocks, antifreeze, brakes, Powder coating wheels as well. So no hurry on the switch.

Get yourself a dremel. Then be careful with it...