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laredom

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hello every one, sometimes when ever the bike (2002 ultra classic) sits for a few days or so I go to use the start button on the bike and it will just "click" one time (not like when you have a dead or weak battery and it "clicks" a whole bunch of times) and if I push and release the start button a couple of times it will start. I took apart the terminals on the starter and battery and cleaned them with a wire brush, and I do not think the problem is at, because the problem came back. any other ideas?
 
Along with the battery you probably need to take a look at the start switch. While you have the battery disconnected take the switch housing apart and make sure there isn't any corrosion. While you're at it take a look at the starter relay and it's socket to make sure it is clean also. I always like to put a dab of dielectric grease on the terminals and a little dab in the starter switch won't hurt either. Let us know how things go.
 
The problem is possibly in the contacts inside the starter solinoid.
There are 2 horse shoe type contacts that ride on a disc. These 3 wear down and no longer make a good connection, you can remove the 3 screws that retain the cover, but may need to remove the starter to replace the. Most places that rebuild starters have the parts
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sorry it took so long to respond to the possible problems, but have not had time to mess with the bike to try all the remedies suggested, but I will and will let all of you know what the findings are hopefully be done by spring.
 
laredom said:
hello every one, sometimes when ever the bike (2002 ultra classic) sits for a few days or so I go to use the start button on the bike and it will just "click" one time (not like when you have a dead or weak battery and it "clicks" a whole bunch of times) and if I push and release the start button a couple of times it will start. I took apart the terminals on the starter and battery and cleaned them with a wire brush, and I do not think the problem is at, because the problem came back. any other ideas?
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Well it me laredom sorry it took so long 2 post the problem I had with my 02 ultra back in November of 2015, But what it turned out 2 B was a bad starter relay ( a H.D. mechanic told me if it is a HARD click it could be the solenoid and if it was a SOFT (light ) click it could be the starter relay), so got home I found I had a spare relay installed it in about 30 seconds and have not had a problem since riding season started (around end of April) I did all the remedies that were mentioned, & that I could the were free and easy anyways. Thanks
 
Thanks for getting back to the forum with the solution. Glad you're back up and riding.
 
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