Replacement Starter Button

[StanS]

I was going to start my bike, turned the key on, and the starter button fell out and rolled away. Didn't even touch it. I now have to carry it in my pocket and stick it in place whenever I want to start it. I also have to take it out and pocket it while I'm riding. The spring seems to stay in there. I'm gonna try a wrap-it-with-electrical-tape temporary fix.

I seem to remember that someone here makes and sells replacement starter buttons or switches. Who is that? I need to fix this thing cause next I've also gotta fix a really bad oil leak at the valve cover gasket.

Stan
ag621@lafn.org
XS1100LG '80 Midnight Special

[Mike Hart]

Re: Replacement Starter Button

Originally posted by StanS
I seem to remember that someone here makes and sells replacement starter buttons or switches. Who is that? I need to fix this thing cause next I've also gotta fix a really bad oil leak at the valve cover gasket.

Stan

Stan, Tkat had (has?) starter buttons. Search the archive too.

Not sure offhand if there is a valve cover gasket tip. They
are pricey, but you can make one out of gasket material, tracing
from your old one. Gasket is relatively easy.

[Robert Haller]

Zanotti's has the valve cover gaskets for about $11.00

[strom]

My 78E has a replacement starter button. I'd know it anywhere.
It's from your friendly local store with electrical stuff.
OK, if u want original look , it won't do. But it works and it's cheap.
Any button will do, just check the diameter. Installing should be no problem.

LP

[Bill__Woods]

Tkat posted on the mailing list that he willnot be on the new forum. He also said he will continue to supply fork braces and the metal starter/horn buttons. email him at tkat@tkat.com. He will send you starter buttons and only asks that you donate to a local non-profit charity, like the Humane Society. I got the metal buttons in my bike and love them.

[strom]

Tkat roxx... what can I say..