I have a 96 M900 with about 16k miles. I have noticed recently that my starter button is sticking and i have to wiggle it around and push it in further a few times to get it to pop back out. This worries me because I dont wanna burn up my starter or melt some wires because its getting too hot. Any ideas on how to fix this? I was thinking I could take it apart and maybe clean it off a little around the edges and around the housing. Either that or put in a hidden starter button and make it super stealthy :).
Oh, and is there a way to tighten up the stock mirrors? My right side mirror is loose and once I get up to around 45 mph it starts getting blown inwards by the wind.
Thanks!
WD 40 is the answer
The mirrors should have a locknut to keep them in place.
Lift the rubber boot. The threads are left hand IIRC.
Quote from: supertjeduc on August 08, 2008, 07:28:26 AM
WD 40 is the answer
Safe for the electric parts of the button? That was my first thought, but I wanted to check and make sure before i went around spraying stuff I shouldnt. Thanks! :)
Ducpainter - I saw those, but just wanted to make sure I could tighten them there and not break anything. [beer]
I've had the same problem of a sticky starter button and it was caused by tightening the screws too tight to hold the control on the bar. My solution was to put a strip of duct tape on the bar under the control, then I didn't have to tighten it as much and the button never stuck again.
Quote from: ScottRNelson on August 08, 2008, 02:20:24 PM
I've had the same problem of a sticky starter button and it was caused by tightening the screws too tight to hold the control on the bar. My solution was to put a strip of duct tape on the bar under the control, then I didn't have to tighten it as much and the button never stuck again.
+1 to the screw tightness
I didn't have to put anything under mine though. I just backed off the torque a little bit and everything was fine.
You guys seriously rock. I'll check it out in the morning.
-1 on the wd40, i wouldnt use it on electrics, i would clean it with alcohol and some qtips
The only place you shouldn't use WD 40 is on the brakes,tyres and chain ,every else is safe