Starter Switch Problem??

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leebunyard

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I did a search and found a lot of discussion re total ignition switch failures but didn't see anything about what I'm experiencing. I have an '04 FJR with about 34,000 miles on it. Put in a new Westco battery in October last year. I've noticed that occasionally when I go to start the bike cold and hit the start switch, the starter does not crank. When I release the switch and hit it again, the starter cranks full force and the bike starts right up. Once in awhile I've had to release and press the start switch a 3rd time before contact is made and the starter cranks. Once the bike starts and I ride it, it starts right up every time with the first hit on the starter switch. Any thoughts on this??? Maybe shoot some contact cleaner into the switch??

Lee in the Mountains of Northern California

 
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