I’ve been using RUclips for years and I have never commented on any video but this the exception, I bought my bike last Saturday may 30 2024 from a guy that said it only needed new battery and choke cable, I went bought new battery plug hook it to bike and surprise bike would not even start cranking with this exact same problem it would turn all lights on but no crank I was totally disappointed I thought I got ripped off but then I came to RUclips looking for a solution and boom found this video this everything step by step and yes!!! I worked I got the bike running you save me money and time I can tell you have much I appreciate you making this video and by all the comments here I can tell many other found a solution as well 5 year since you uploaded this video and it’s still helping us riders!! THANK YOU
this man saved my soul. when i fixed my ignition switch, i totally forgot to bend the 2 little contacts up so they make full contact again and boom my bike fired right up. the slightest overlook can cause tons of headaches. thanks bud
Brother I can’t thank you enough my man. I had that exact problem with my bike. Following your direction I fixed it in less than ten minutes. You saved me a bundle 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you so much Dan for sharing I went to the store yesterday and got stranded my bike was doing the same thing, this lady was kind enough to give me a jump and thats how I got home I was worried. long story short I was able to fix my sabre after watching your video and just want to thank you for posting God bless.
THANK YOU. Bike left me stranded a week ago. Found your video by accident, was the exact same problem I had. Ten minutes later, it was running again like normal.
First of all thank you so much because I had this exact issue on my Shadow ACE 750 with the difference mine actually always started after a few tries and there's no other video that showed exactly what my issue was like your video here. I did everything exactly as you showed and it worked perfectly. Nevertheless about a week after I cleaned it, the issue came back, just the same as before, the bike actually starts after a few tries, but the reason for this comment is to ask you if your case was the same or your ignition never had issues again. Hope you can get to see this because is 3 years after you uploaded the video, but it was worth the shot. Have a good one bro.
When reassembling the switch (about 11:28 in the video), it is easy to get the black “circuit board” (the part with the wires on it) cockeyed in the white plastic cover, and then neither the headlight nor the starter work. It is easy to spot the error by looking at the end of the assembled switch opposite the starter button. The circuit board has to be parallel with the bottom (or top) of the white switch cover, not slanted. Remember to test the fix BEFORE putting everything back together again. Because I am, uh, “mechanically challenged”, I had difficulty putting the bottom housing back together with the top housing. Something seemed to be binding. I still don’t know what it was, but while fiddling and fiddling, something went click, and the two parts mated as they should. Thank you so much for the video, Daniel.
I had the EXACT same issue with my 2002 Sabre. It happened last winter and i just put off taking it to the shop till it warmed up. I kept putting off taking it in because I didn't want to spend the money. Watched your video and decided to give it a shot. WORKED LIKE A CHARM!! Thanks for saving me a good chunk of change $$$.
I can't believe that it was such an easy fix. The video was so helpful and to the point. I can't imagine how much money I just saved. Thanks for being there for me...
Worked on my shadow spirit for a week trying to figure out why it wouldn't start, talked to motorcycle mechanics and parts people (who are useless) and nothing. Woke up, found your video..bada Bing bada boom bike runs. Good job big guy. 👍👍👍
This is the best motorcycle troubleshooting video I’ve come across-no clue if this is actually why my bike won’t start but I’ll be trying it first thing tomorrow. This video is clear, thorough, and concise, and I don’t feel as apprehensive towards taking apart my bike. Earned my subscription
Very logical video. Thanks for showing the how the problem first appeared when trying to start the bike. So many videos skip that step. The spiderweb and the bee 🐝 were great.
I NEVER leave comments but I was about to tear into the starter when I found this. The switch "looked" fine but I cleaned everything up with emery cloth, put it all back together and it is perfect now. Thank you for posting this. Ignore the assholes that criticized you. Douchebags, they are.
Thanks!!!! this was the exact problem I had. Followed your video and my 2005 Honda Shadow Sabre is starting reliably again. Thanks for the post. I was super careful like you said when separating the housing of the switch. Took my time and had no issue. it was a little dirty, cleaned, wired brushed and sand papered it lightly, put it back together. Back in Business!!
This exact thing happened to my bike, and because of this video I was able to ride today so thank you!! Y’all be careful when using that flathead to remove the button from the casing- I lost that tiny spring for a good 15 minutes before I was able to find it again.
Dan the Man you are.Much more in detail than other ones I watched. Got an 07 1300R vtx with the same problem.My bike has been sitting too long,only 5500 miles. Don't feel like hauling it an hour to a Honda dealership so I gotta try this first,it could save me hundreds in repairs.
You know what? Im quite skilled, but it was so helpful. Thank You so much. Everyone can put some special contact fluid on Cooper parts to avoid corrosion. Not grease, potentiometer restoring spray etc.
You are a lifesaver . I did all the things that you did but, not removing the starter button assembly. Thanks a lot. This video will definitely save some headaches and avoid getting rip off at some shops. Regards to the family and always stay safe and healthy ✌️
I spent a $150 eight years ago for a whole new switch assembly. So thanks for this. I was told by a Honda technical advisor that starting the bike with the headlight switch on high beam can overload the starter switch's tiny copper strip and can "melt" it as well. So it's best to start the bike with the headlight switch on low. Also, it is imperative to use dielectric grease on those switch contacts to keep the switch moving smoothly and to prevent salt, dirt and corrosion of the contacts.
Nice fix, glad you got your bike running! You can use qd electronics cleaner to remove the old grime off of the switch and connections. That oily residue is dielectric grease. Should reapply a thin coating on the connection points to prevent corrosion and keep everything lubricated. I did a similar job today on the turn signal switch, after watching a RUclips video on it 😋.
No you may not be a mechanic but, you made sense out of it. had same issue, then my headlights didnt turn on. so Im moving onto that issue next. Thanks for the video.
Had this same exact problem a couple weeks ago when my wife and I were 400 miles from the homestead. We pulled into a gas station, filled up, stretched our legs and when we went to leave...nothing! It was definitely an eye opening experience!
Thanks for the video I was scratching my head trying to figure out the problem I had on my 1984 Yamaha Virago 500. your video helped me fix it! Same defect dirty start switch.
Awesome video! I have the same problem with my 2005 VT1100. I just started to do little fixes on it here and there. Up until I started to do any repairs myself I’ve always gone to the Honda dealership I bought it from. They’ve made a few bucks off of me. I will likely save $200or more doing this myself. I am going to try this fix sometime this week. Thank you! Good luck and ride safely.
I had same exact problem today,I got stranded.got bike home by jumping off car battery to starter. But I'm gonna check my switch. Appreciate the video.
Same thing is going on with my bike. I bought a new solenoid & still nothing is happening.maybe this will fix it.ok update yeah this was what happened to my bike.but mine didn’t go back together so easily.& a little compressor oil works.for lubing the parts.if you don’t have 3 in 1 oil.tiny screws arthritis made it a little difficult.have a lot of patience. I had to take it apart several times & continue to bend the contacts up.80 grit sand paper worked for me.mine didn’t go together this easily as I said.thanks for the video the information.helped immensely man.sure appreciate it. Wouldn’t of guessed that this little piece of brass & plastic could cause this issue.
Bike warmed up was barley taking of noticed I dropped my phone so went back but just pulled up and didnt shift down or anything bike cut off which I thought was normal go to start wont start nothing headlight was dimming than didnt work at all found this video and now bike is running thanks for the help first bike as well 2000 honda shadow 1100 runs like a champ thanks again for video or bike still wldnt have been started
Confirmed my hunch while cleaning up the wiring on my neighbor's old bike. I used a green pad to clean the contacts. Started up, now to get some clean gas running through the carb! BTW, this two prong contact is spring loaded so no need to bend the contacts.
Late to the party here but this was also my issue, only instead of sandpaper I just gave it a good scrub down with my shirt to clean the connections got em sparkly just fine, also the connection on the button side has a spring under it that's supposed to push the connection out so it has a solid connection, mine was gummed up but worked it free so it sprung out like it should, thank you for this video I would have been chasing ghosts if not for it, haha!
About to try it out. It’s been starting after a few jiggles of battery & (box that wires get housed in that sets on top of battery 2003 ace. Jiggling isn’t working this morning. Its only had a tarp to cover it since last September. I just got a motorcycle cover on it last week. Rains like hell here in SW Louisiana.
I have the same problem with my bike and I'm also wondering what could cause the headlight to quit also I did get the bike for free because the previous owner didn't have time to replace the fuel pump and I was talking to a coworker about looking for another motorcycle so I can get back on 2 wheels and he told me that I can have his motorcycle if I can push it home so I walked to his house and pushed it home not easy going up hill btw
Thanks for the video....having the same problems. One thing i had happen before was one of the wires to the clutch safety switch had came off. Had same issues...this time they aren't off so into the switch i ho
@@loveoflabor3780 It did with mine although my push button switch was just a little different. I just had to bend the contacts a small amount. No sanding.
Take note that the kill switch as above the spring loaded unit under cleaning and repair can also be an intermittent problem. While switched to on-run position, it can in fact be dirty or as not making contact. And, vexing to find as a no start prob|em. I have the view these units were of poor design. But as stock configure, I fit them as shown in this great post.
This matches my problem to a t my bike broke down yesterday wand wouldnt start did the same light thing and it wouldnt even try to crank i think this will fix it i will try it tommorow thank you so much
I have a similar issue, on ignition switch on, my headlight does not work and it wont crank. I tried the procedure as detailed here with clean up of the switch, still does not work. Do you have any thought of what else it coukd be? . I have a perfectly working battery and it shows 12.7v. My indicators and signal lights work. Not sure what else could be the issue. Appreciate any inputs here to fix it. thank you.
Did you ever figure it out? I tried this fix after buying a sabre thats been sitting for few years and while the switch was way more corroded than the one here it still didnt fix it for me either.
@@VengyOpt7 my 03 sabre has the issue where the light comes on when I turn the key but sometimes stays off after it starts, then it turns back on after I barely touch the start button. I’m gonna do this procedure to see if that fixes it
I’ve been using RUclips for years and I have never commented on any video but this the exception, I bought my bike last Saturday may 30 2024 from a guy that said it only needed new battery and choke cable, I went bought new battery plug hook it to bike and surprise bike would not even start cranking with this exact same problem it would turn all lights on but no crank I was totally disappointed I thought I got ripped off but then I came to RUclips looking for a solution and boom found this video this everything step by step and yes!!! I worked I got the bike running you save me money and time I can tell you have much I appreciate you making this video and by all the comments here I can tell many other found a solution as well 5 year since you uploaded this video and it’s still helping us riders!! THANK YOU
Doesn’t work for mines
@@loveoflabor3780 what motorcycle you have ?
1992 Honda shadow 1100vt
this man saved my soul. when i fixed my ignition switch, i totally forgot to bend the 2 little contacts up so they make full contact again and boom my bike fired right up. the slightest overlook can cause tons of headaches. thanks bud
Brother I can’t thank you enough my man. I had that exact problem with my bike. Following your direction I fixed it in less than ten minutes. You saved me a bundle 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you so much Dan for sharing I went to the store yesterday and got stranded my bike was doing the same thing, this lady was kind enough to give me a jump and thats how I got home I was worried. long story short I was able to fix my sabre after watching your video and just want to thank you for posting God bless.
THANK YOU. Bike left me stranded a week ago. Found your video by accident, was the exact same problem I had. Ten minutes later, it was running again like normal.
First of all thank you so much because I had this exact issue on my Shadow ACE 750 with the difference mine actually always started after a few tries and there's no other video that showed exactly what my issue was like your video here. I did everything exactly as you showed and it worked perfectly. Nevertheless about a week after I cleaned it, the issue came back, just the same as before, the bike actually starts after a few tries, but the reason for this comment is to ask you if your case was the same or your ignition never had issues again. Hope you can get to see this because is 3 years after you uploaded the video, but it was worth the shot. Have a good one bro.
When reassembling the switch (about 11:28 in the video), it is easy to get the black “circuit board” (the part with the wires on it) cockeyed in the white plastic cover, and then neither the headlight nor the starter work. It is easy to spot the error by looking at the end of the assembled switch opposite the starter button. The circuit board has to be parallel with the bottom (or top) of the white switch cover, not slanted.
Remember to test the fix BEFORE putting everything back together again.
Because I am, uh, “mechanically challenged”, I had difficulty putting the bottom housing back together with the top housing. Something seemed to be binding. I still don’t know what it was, but while fiddling and fiddling, something went click, and the two parts mated as they should.
Thank you so much for the video, Daniel.
I had the EXACT same issue with my 2002 Sabre. It happened last winter and i just put off taking it to the shop till it warmed up. I kept putting off taking it in because I didn't want to spend the money. Watched your video and decided to give it a shot. WORKED LIKE A CHARM!! Thanks for saving me a good chunk of change $$$.
You just saved me so much aggravation. Followed your video with my own twist to things and the bike fired right up. Thankyou
I can't believe that it was such an easy fix. The video was so helpful and to the point. I can't imagine how much money I just saved. Thanks for being there for me...
Best advise ever !!!! I bought a new starter and everything! Just to find your video and fixing the problem just like that !!!! Your the best man
Worked on my shadow spirit for a week trying to figure out why it wouldn't start, talked to motorcycle mechanics and parts people (who are useless) and nothing. Woke up, found your video..bada Bing bada boom bike runs. Good job big guy. 👍👍👍
spent 4 days trying to get spark and this fixed my problem. Thank you!
Literally followed your steps stranded on the weekend and it worked. Bro, thank you.
This is the best motorcycle troubleshooting video I’ve come across-no clue if this is actually why my bike won’t start but I’ll be trying it first thing tomorrow. This video is clear, thorough, and concise, and I don’t feel as apprehensive towards taking apart my bike. Earned my subscription
Thanks so much for this video. Was getting ready to take it to the shop, 15 min. after Watching this is up and running . You are the MAN!!!
Very logical video. Thanks for showing the how the problem first appeared when trying to start the bike. So many videos skip that step. The spiderweb and the bee 🐝 were great.
I NEVER leave comments but I was about to tear into the starter when I found this. The switch "looked" fine but I cleaned everything up with emery cloth, put it all back together and it is perfect now. Thank you for posting this. Ignore the assholes that criticized you. Douchebags, they are.
Thanks!!!! this was the exact problem I had. Followed your video and my 2005 Honda Shadow Sabre is starting reliably again. Thanks for the post. I was super careful like you said when separating the housing of the switch. Took my time and had no issue. it was a little dirty, cleaned, wired brushed and sand papered it lightly, put it back together. Back in Business!!
This exact thing happened to my bike, and because of this video I was able to ride today so thank you!! Y’all be careful when using that flathead to remove the button from the casing- I lost that tiny spring for a good 15 minutes before I was able to find it again.
Dan the Man you are.Much more in detail than other ones I watched.
Got an 07 1300R vtx with the same problem.My bike has been sitting too long,only 5500 miles.
Don't feel like hauling it an hour to a Honda dealership so I gotta try this first,it could save me hundreds in repairs.
You know what? Im quite skilled, but it was so helpful. Thank You so much.
Everyone can put some special contact fluid on Cooper parts to avoid corrosion. Not grease, potentiometer restoring spray etc.
You are a lifesaver . I did all the things that you did but, not removing the starter button assembly. Thanks a lot. This video will definitely save some headaches and avoid getting rip off at some shops. Regards to the family and always stay safe and healthy ✌️
I spent a $150 eight years ago for a whole new switch assembly. So thanks for this. I was told by a Honda technical advisor that starting the bike with the headlight switch on high beam can overload the starter switch's tiny copper strip and can "melt" it as well. So it's best to start the bike with the headlight switch on low. Also, it is imperative to use dielectric grease on those switch contacts to keep the switch moving smoothly and to prevent salt, dirt and corrosion of the contacts.
My guy I was dreading sending my bike to the shop you are a life saver!!!!
Nice fix, glad you got your bike running! You can use qd electronics cleaner to remove the old grime off of the switch and connections. That oily residue is dielectric grease. Should reapply a thin coating on the connection points to prevent corrosion and keep everything lubricated. I did a similar job today on the turn signal switch, after watching a RUclips video on it 😋.
You sir are a gentleman and a scholar this video was of the utmost assistance in getting my bike on the road.
Literally fixed the issue. Can’t thank ya enough. Thought this was gonna be pointless.
No you may not be a mechanic but, you made sense out of it. had same issue, then my headlights didnt turn on. so Im moving onto that issue next. Thanks for the video.
this is exactly what is happening to my 2006 shawdow spirit. Great Job!!!!
God bless you dude. Fixed my problem with the simplest solution
You are very thorough and I appreciate that you add tips and corrections along the way. I appreciate it.
Had this same exact problem a couple weeks ago when my wife and I were 400 miles from the homestead. We pulled into a gas station, filled up, stretched our legs and when we went to leave...nothing!
It was definitely an eye opening experience!
Thanks for the video I was scratching my head trying to figure out the problem I had on my 1984 Yamaha Virago 500. your video helped me fix it! Same defect dirty start switch.
Good job, the video is very clear with excellent close up. Thank You
It worked on my 2005 shadow spirit 750. So easy. Love it
Always rewarding when it fixes the issue. Keep up the good work.
Oh man thank you! Same exact issue you had. Can’t wait to try tomm. Was about to tear in to my bike. Seriously thank you!
Oh man thank you for this. That was my exact problem. I cleaned the contacts and bent then up a little and now is works like a charm! I'm subscribing!
This video just saved my summer.
Excellent, helped a lot ,your the only video concerning this issue
Awesome video! I have the same problem with my 2005 VT1100. I just started to do little fixes on it here and there. Up until I started to do any repairs myself I’ve always gone to the Honda dealership I bought it from. They’ve made a few bucks off of me. I will likely save $200or more doing this myself. I am going to try this fix sometime this week. Thank you! Good luck and ride safely.
Did it work
1996 Honda VLX 600 fixed with your help. Thank you very much.
Thank you this is exactly what my bike is doing and I couldn’t find a video on it till this one
I had same exact problem today,I got stranded.got bike home by jumping off car battery to starter. But I'm gonna check my switch. Appreciate the video.
You are a saint. Such a simple fix, great video.
Thank you!! I fixed my starter button this afternoon. You rock!!
I had the same problem, Thank you for the detailed instructions.. You Rock!!
Thanks so much fixed my problem. Cleaned the contacts put it together and nothing. Bent them up and boom works like new . Thanks brother .
Your freaking awesome exactly my issue super easy fix. 2005 Honda shadow 750 aero.
Dan; thanks so much for this video - i've got a 97 Honda Shadow VLX600 and this exact fix helped me out; thanks man!!!
Yo man, this video helped get my bike back up and starting with the first push of the button. Appreciate your video, thank you!
Same thing is going on with my bike. I bought a new solenoid & still nothing is happening.maybe this will fix it.ok update yeah this was what happened to my bike.but mine didn’t go back together so easily.& a little compressor oil works.for lubing the parts.if you don’t have 3 in 1 oil.tiny screws arthritis made it a little difficult.have a lot of patience. I had to take it apart several times & continue to bend the contacts up.80 grit sand paper worked for me.mine didn’t go together this easily as I said.thanks for the video the information.helped immensely man.sure appreciate it. Wouldn’t of guessed that this little piece of brass & plastic could cause this issue.
The oily stuff is dialectric grease, that's good stuff to keep the corrosion away. The brass contacts are what need to be sanded a little bit
thank you for saving my pocket, I thought relay problem
Thanks for the video, my 2007 was doing the same thing.
Bike warmed up was barley taking of noticed I dropped my phone so went back but just pulled up and didnt shift down or anything bike cut off which I thought was normal go to start wont start nothing headlight was dimming than didnt work at all found this video and now bike is running thanks for the help first bike as well 2000 honda shadow 1100 runs like a champ thanks again for video or bike still wldnt have been started
Thank you that is exactly what was wrong with my bike...for now
Confirmed my hunch while cleaning up the wiring on my neighbor's old bike. I used a green pad to clean the contacts. Started up, now to get some clean gas running through the carb! BTW, this two prong contact is spring loaded so no need to bend the contacts.
Late to the party here but this was also my issue, only instead of sandpaper I just gave it a good scrub down with my shirt to clean the connections got em sparkly just fine, also the connection on the button side has a spring under it that's supposed to push the connection out so it has a solid connection, mine was gummed up but worked it free so it sprung out like it should, thank you for this video I would have been chasing ghosts if not for it, haha!
Bro, this just fixed me Bike! Thank you so much!
Holy fuck, THANK YOU. The frustration levels were off the charts.
Thanks I'm having that exact issue now, been avoiding taking that apart because of the throttle cables. Going to be what I'm doing tomorrow.
Thank you so much you just saved me a ton of money
Thank you man i have the same problem on mi honda. Shadow
Man thanks a ton I've bought relay and was stomped
I did the same damn thing lol
Same issue I had on my 06 Shadow Spirit, cleaned it all up and shimmed those tabs up. Hasn't given me a single problem since.
My exact problem too... your RUclips saved my ass! Thank you Sir!
This video saved me so much time and money! Thank you!!!!
Thanks. Got my bike going again!
Hey tks glad you made this video I can understand you others use mechanic slang or just cant grasp what they say but you and I think the same.tks dude
Perfect solution. Thanks man.
I am gonna try it hopefully it works thanks for the video
Great video! Very helpful. I'm guessing the oil inside the housing is dielectric grease. Thanks again.
Top man i was having same problem on my shadow ace now all is good thanks for posting this video
Thank you! This solved my problem.
Thanks. You just helped my fix mine very quickly!
THANK YOU !!!!! Worked for me like a champ
Thanks!!! Very helpful information. I have a similar issue with my '09 honda shadow aero. Again, thanks.
thank you man i have same exact problem and i did it now work and all good
Next on my list now, i tried replacing the starter and relay, still no start, thanks!
Your awesome I greatfull for your teaching thank you
This was my issue too thanks for the help!
Thanks for the video, mines doing the same thing intermittently im going to try this
About to try it out. It’s been starting after a few jiggles of battery & (box that wires get housed in that sets on top of battery 2003 ace. Jiggling isn’t working this morning.
Its only had a tarp to cover it since last September. I just got a motorcycle cover on it last week. Rains like hell here in SW Louisiana.
Totally solved my problem, thank you
I'm heading back out to the shop right now. I was thinking solenoid relay. I have to try this first!
I have the same problem with my bike and I'm also wondering what could cause the headlight to quit also I did get the bike for free because the previous owner didn't have time to replace the fuel pump and I was talking to a coworker about looking for another motorcycle so I can get back on 2 wheels and he told me that I can have his motorcycle if I can push it home so I walked to his house and pushed it home not easy going up hill btw
Had a similiar problem, tried the same fix. No help. Then I took the starter solenoid off, put it back in and it started working.
Thanks for the video....having the same problems. One thing i had happen before was one of the wires to the clutch safety switch had came off. Had same issues...this time they aren't off so into the switch i ho
I had a 2000 shadow ace do the same thing. Great video.
Did it work
@@loveoflabor3780 It did with mine although my push button switch was just a little different. I just had to bend the contacts a small amount. No sanding.
I have a 92 vt1100 shadow I cleaned it but I didn’t bend it the contacts maybe I’ll next or just the wire but which one I have a video on my of it
it’s funny how the other video i watched, a bee actually flew in the same spot during the video🤣🤣 what are the odds
good job Dan the Man......appreciate you
One thing I learned is to know every thing i can about my car and motorcycle and stay away from Harleys
My first guess was he didn't have enough leather hanging off the bar ends........But apparently I was wrong.
My bad.
Take note that the kill switch as above the spring loaded unit under cleaning and repair can also be an intermittent problem. While switched to on-run position, it can in fact be
dirty or as not making contact. And, vexing to find as a no start prob|em. I have the view these units were of poor design. But as stock configure, I fit them as shown in this great post.
This matches my problem to a t my bike broke down yesterday wand wouldnt start did the same light thing and it wouldnt even try to crank i think this will fix it i will try it tommorow thank you so much
I have a similar issue, on ignition switch on, my headlight does not work and it wont crank. I tried the procedure as detailed here with clean up of the switch, still does not work. Do you have any thought of what else it coukd be? . I have a perfectly working battery and it shows 12.7v. My indicators and signal lights work. Not sure what else could be the issue. Appreciate any inputs here to fix it. thank you.
Did you ever figure it out? I tried this fix after buying a sabre thats been sitting for few years and while the switch was way more corroded than the one here it still didnt fix it for me either.
@@VengyOpt7 my 03 sabre has the issue where the light comes on when I turn the key but sometimes stays off after it starts, then it turns back on after I barely touch the start button. I’m gonna do this procedure to see if that fixes it
Mine doing exact same thing, ima try this tomorrow
Captain America Lolo did it work?
Good info, I have the same problem. Wll try tat .👍😎🤠