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[deantaylor]

Had the problems…. Just the other day … my bike is 2009 street bob and lives it’s life outside.. yea she a working girl .. one thing I did learn trying to solve the problem was to clean all the terminals… especially the main positive going into the starter .. and I changed out all my fuses … thanks to Doc Harley…a overnight charge of the battery and bam .. she’s up and running and actually feels a lot better…
Will definitely look into one of these starters though …
Good post and just what I need to see..

[davidswick]

Every Harley should have this accessory for backup.

[Jeff]

No, you don't have to remove the primary cover.
UPDATED: I just wanted to add - I think you did a great job making the video, a thumbs up, and nice looking bike you've got there!

[ALtheDoctorWho]

I am having some problems with my solenoid and this am sure is a great idea. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[WhatsUpBob]

One thing I've found in the past that can cause something bet similar is bad grounds, usually off of the negative battery came on the frame. Glad you got her running!

[franksaxton]

A slam switch, which is the chrome piece you added to the solenoid is a worthy addition to any Harley. It bypasses a lot of potential starting problems. However, as you found, it is useless if the battery is dead. The click you heard is telling you that the solenoid is working. So the problem with those symptoms is typically a weak/dead battery or a bad connection (+12 0r grnd) at or near the starter motor. Leaving the DVOM on the battery will isolate the problem even further if the voltage goes way down when you push the start button.

[MRTPR]

I hate that, when i am excited to record a video and the bike doesn't work. Only happened a couple of times with my old bike. Great job. Take care, stay well and greetings from South Australia.

[Commut]

I've installed many of those. I always inspect the starter solenoid contacts while I'm in there because though they're cheap to replace they're a high wear item and high resistance deprives your starter motor of power.

[emersongraves]

Appreciate that tip. Gonna try charging the battery too.

[josephlahood]

I'm putting one in tomorrow I've had it for weeks I'm just not understanding how that would have helped you with a weak battery. That switch bypasses the starter button and wiing to the solenoid but still pulls juice from a good battery. It won't help you with a dead battery. I put in a starting 8 gauge harness with plug and a mating plug on my jumper cables to simplify jump starting. You may want to add that. Just trying to help.

[leanidis]

I used a starter button like this some years ago, my Mechanic took it off while servicing the bike, said it wasn't a good idea to start the motor this way? I'm thinking of putting back on, as to offering a second alt option to starting the bike.

[chrisbarbour]

I believe you have a battery problem not a starter problem

[AnnoyedCoastalBeach-nltm]

You can take emory cloth and smooth and polish the plunger and contacts to help without buying new parts

[elliottnunez]

Wonder if this fix will work on my Harley. When I turn it on and press start button on handlebars I get One Click. I keep pressing and getting one click, until all of a sudden she will start just fine. The rest of the day she will be a good girl and start right up!! Next day it's back to the click, i'll keep pressing start until it finally catches and starts. I'm wondering if the push button cover will work? Even if I don't replace contacts and/or plunger??

[pp-swlx]

You guys got
thus totally wrong ! After installing the button, IT will NOT fix the start button issue ! It only provides a way to start the bike without getting marooned somewhere . You turn the key on and push the button you installed on the starter! NOT push the start switch ! The button bypasses the start switch and solenoid for direct connection to start !

[lynskyrd]

starter relay is more than likely your REAL problem. $18 part. The 'button' is a nice thing to have though. I've had to use it a coupe of times over the years and it gets you home.
ride safe everybody.

[StevyFaux]

I would say that battery is bad. Take it to a dealer they can test it with their machine.

[cyrilgrenas]

That work with injections bike like a softail 1584cc from 2007 ? Thanks for your reply bro !

[petewellman]

Starter on mine is spinning but not engaging, the jackshaft gear doesn't pop out and engage the engine, so you think this would be a good fix for me?