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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by woodymaster, Jul 6, 2011.

  1. woodymaster

    woodymaster New Member

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    starter will continue to run when i take spark plugs out,and touch starter button,should the solinoid,have a problem or the plunger,or the drive or what ,any one know?
    woodymaster, Jul 6, 2011
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    Does it only do it when you take the plugs out? it sounds like the starter is hanging up / old age & dirt will make it stick
    cowboy, Jul 6, 2011
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    probably not the drive...but plunger or solenoid could be, solenoid rebuild kit would prolly fix it....starter shop would be better than the dealer to find one...
    Lucifer, Jul 7, 2011
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    i have a feeling something in the return spring is not right
    woodymaster, Jul 7, 2011
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Did you take it out /apart in the past ? if not then it could be a few different things , check as lucifer said , but also double check the spring could be just a week spring
    cowboy, Jul 7, 2011
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    i inherited the problem,when first starting it seems to labour an d then kick back
    woodymaster, Jul 7, 2011
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    Is the starter running on or does not seem to have enough grunt to turn it over??
    I'm not very familiar with Prestolite starters,but if it's run on check the relay and solenoid, if not enough grunt to turn the engine over, check battery, connections and solenoid.
    In the "Tech Tips" section of this forum,there are instructions on solenoid repair and wiring diagrams for your bike along with other info you might find helpful...

    http://www.shovelhead.us/pics/sheets/Accel-solenoid-repair-kit.jpg
    Lucifer, Jul 8, 2011
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    Here's some info on Pretolite starters and troubleshooting them...
    hope it helps
    Training Manual
    Lucifer, Jul 8, 2011
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