Motorcycle Starting System Parts

There are few things as disappointing as a non-starting motorcycle. Excited anticipation quickly turns into frustration and anger. Failures in the starting system are not uncommon, but fortunately, they are fairly easy to diagnose and fix at home. Most home mechanics can troubleshoot and fix the problem by themselves.

The first place you need to start your troubleshooting is with the battery. Ensure that it is fully charged and is holding enough voltage. Next, move on to the starter relay. Generally, if you here a click when you hit the starter button, the relay is working. If it doesn’t click, you will need to investigate the relay further. Next, check the wiring going from the relay to the starter. If that checks out, you will need to check the starter itself. You can try jumping directly to the starter to see if it will turn. If it doesn’t turn, you will either need to rebuild the starter or replace with a new motorcycle starter.

When you’ve determined what starting parts you need, you are sure to find what you need at Dennis Kirk. We carry and stock the most motorcycle parts and are able to ship to you the same day that you order. When you order from us, you can be back out riding as soon as possible. Use the Ride Finder at the top of the page to find all the starting parts that fit your specific motorcycle.