Motorcycle Starters & Components
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- Arrowhead®Wildboar Starter (SMU0349/410-54140)Wildboar Starter by Arrowhead®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...High-quality, OEM rotating electrical parts for your rideBlend of power, efficiency, and dependability$147.60
- Arrowhead®Wildboar Starter (SPR0017/410-40037)Wildboar Starter by Arrowhead®. New replacement starter meets or exceeds the original manufacturer specifications. Double and single O-ring design: better water seal. Rubber seals on top and bottom side of unit: ensures dry operation...High-quality, OEM rotating electrical parts for your rideBlend of power, efficiency, and dependability$123.98
- Arrowhead®Wildboar Starter (SMU0184/410-54097)Wildboar Starter by Arrowhead®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...High-quality, OEM rotating electrical parts for your rideBlend of power, efficiency, and dependability$170.18
- Arrowhead®Wildboar Starter Relay (SMU6083/240-54020)Wildboar Starter Relay by Arrowhead®. New replacement starter meets or exceeds the original manufacturer specifications. Double and single O-ring design: better water seal. Rubber seals on top and bottom side of unit: ensures dry...Designed to provide unrivaled value and maximum reliabilityPerformance tested before going into production$17.47
- Arrowhead®Wildboar Starter Relay (SMU6117/240-54016)Wildboar Starter Relay by Arrowhead®. New starter motors, not rebuilt. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Designed to provide unrivaled value and maximum reliabilityPerformance tested before going into production$21.02
- Arrowhead®Wildboar Starter Solenoid (SND6053/240-58012)Wildboar Starter Solenoid by Arrowhead®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...High-quality, OEM rotating electrical parts for your rideBlend of power, efficiency, and dependability$23.42
- Arrowhead®Wildboar Starter Solenoid (SMU6096/240-54010)Wildboar Starter Solenoid by Arrowhead®. New starter motors, not rebuilt. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...High-quality, OEM rotating electrical parts for your rideBlend of power, efficiency, and dependability$25.99
- Arrowhead®Wildboar Starter Solenoid (SMU6079/240-54008)Wildboar Starter Solenoid by Arrowhead®. New replacement starter meets or exceeds the original manufacturer specifications. Double and single O-ring design: better water seal. Rubber seals on top and bottom side of unit: ensures dry...High-quality, OEM rotating electrical parts for your rideBlend of power, efficiency, and dependability$16.78
- Compu-Fire®Chrome EZ Fit Starter (53730)Chrome EZ Fit Starter by Compu-Fire®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Wicked style meets astounding performanceExcellent upgrade for die-hard performance fans$425.87
- Compu-Fire®Gen 3 Chrome Starter (53883)Gen 3 Chrome Starter by Compu-Fire®. The Compu-Fire Gen3 Starters are the only starters in the V-Twin Motorcycle industry that are engineered for cranking the large displacement, high compression engines without the need for compression...Wicked style meets astounding performanceExcellent upgrade for die-hard performance fans$644.72
- Compu-Fire®Gen 3 Chrome Starter (53700)Gen 3 Chrome Starter by Compu-Fire®. The Compu-Fire Gen3 Starters are the only starters in the V-Twin Motorcycle industry that are engineered for cranking the large displacement, high compression engines without the need for compression...Wicked style meets astounding performanceExcellent upgrade for die-hard performance fans$644.72
- Compu-Fire®Starter (53810)Starter by Compu-Fire®. Finish: Black. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from...Wicked style meets astounding performanceExcellent upgrade for die-hard performance fans$611.39
- Custom Cycle Engineering®1.4 KW Round Black Solenoid Housing Switch (SHS9900-3)1.4 KW Round Black Solenoid Housing Switch (SHS9900-3) by Custom Cycle Engineering®. Replacement neutral switch. Call them "Low Down Starter Switch". Initially developed as a tuning tool that bumped the motor around easily instead of...Created by professionals to meet your requirementsWill enhance the overall operation of your motorcycle$150.79
- Custom Cycle Engineering®1.4 KW Round Chrome Solenoid Housing Switch (SHS9900-1)1.4 KW Round Chrome Solenoid Housing Switch (SHS9900-1) by Custom Cycle Engineering®. Replacement neutral switch. Call them "Low Down Starter Switch". Initially developed as a tuning tool that bumped the motor around easily instead of...Created by professionals to meet your requirementsWill enhance the overall operation of your motorcycle$150.79
- JIMS®Pinion Gear (24043-78)Pinion Gear by JIMS®. JIMS® pinion gears are made with the finest American aerospace quality tool steel. Precision machined to exact tolerances with no compromises in workmanship. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve...Unique design to meet your tastes and preferencesManufactured to deliver incredible quality$139.68
- K&L Supply®Solenoid Starter Relay (21-2994)Universal Solenoid Starter Relay by K&L Supply®. This starter relay includes components and instructions that allow modifications to fit most 12V applications. Sold as a kit. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with...Expertly crafted from premium materialsDesigned to match rigorous quality standards$54.30
- K&L Supply®Starter Relay (21-2999)Starter Relay by K&L Supply®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Expertly designed by industry-leading innovators in the motorcycle industryExpert craftsmanship and superior longevity$117.78
- K&L Supply®Starter Relay (21-2992)Starter Relay by K&L Supply®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Expertly designed by industry-leading innovators in the motorcycle industryExpert craftsmanship and superior longevity$63.99
- K&L Supply®Starter Relay (21-2988)Starter Relay by K&L Supply®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Expertly designed by industry-leading innovators in the motorcycle industryExpert craftsmanship and superior longevity$66.10
- K&L Supply®Starter Relay (21-2991)Starter Relay by K&L Supply®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Expertly designed by industry-leading innovators in the motorcycle industryExpert craftsmanship and superior longevity$61.17
- K&L Supply®Starter Relay (21-2990)Starter Relay by K&L Supply®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Expertly designed by industry-leading innovators in the motorcycle industryExpert craftsmanship and superior longevity$71.61
- K&L Supply®Starter Relay (21-2985)Starter Relay by K&L Supply®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Expertly designed by industry-leading innovators in the motorcycle industryExpert craftsmanship and superior longevity$105.08
- K&S Technologies®Starter Relay (23-1000)Universal Starter Relay by K&S Technologies®. Solenoid 12V. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship....Made to the highest quality standardsEngineered for your motorcycle racing needs$41.23
- Mikuni®Complete Starter Assembly (VM29/47)Universal Complete Starter Assembly (VM29/47) by Mikuni®. Button. For TM32-1, TM34-2, TM36-2, TM38-1 and 3, TM38-85 and 86 Carburetors. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a...Kit converts cable operated chokes to lever operationMade to deliver utmost combination of performance and reliability$8.71
- Mikuni®Complete Starter Assembly (TM38/57)Universal Complete Starter Assembly (TM38/57) by Mikuni®. Plunger. For TMX 35/38 Carburetor. Plunger, Starter Assembly. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a...Kit converts cable operated chokes to lever operationMade to deliver utmost combination of performance and reliability$10.35
- Mikuni®Pull-Up Starter Plunger (VM38/06)Universal Pull-Up Starter Plunger by Mikuni®. For 44 mm Spigot Carburetors. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Made to deliver utmost combination of performance and reliabilityThoughtfully engineered to provide unmatched value and safety$12.16
- Mikuni®Starter Cable Plunger (VM15SC4/85)Universal Starter Cable Plunger by Mikuni®. For 24-34 mm Flange Carburetor. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of...Made to deliver utmost combination of performance and reliabilityThoughtfully engineered to provide unmatched value and safety$5.75
- Mikuni®Starter Lever (VM32/53)Universal Starter Lever by Mikuni®. For VM36, VM38 Carburetors. Starter control lever for VM36 and 38. This item fits the version of these carburetors sold on this site but may not match those on many similar but slightly different...Made to deliver utmost combination of performance and reliabilityThoughtfully engineered to provide unmatched value and safety$11.78
- Mikuni®Starter Plunger Connector (VM20/456)Universal Starter Plunger Connector (VM20/456) by Mikuni®. For VM30, VM32, VM34, VM36, VM38, VM40, VM44 Carburetors. This item fits the version of these carburetors sold on this site but may not match those on many similar but slightly...Made to deliver utmost combination of performance and reliabilityThoughtfully engineered to provide unmatched value and safety$3.30
- Mikuni®Starter Plunger Connector (VM15/37)Universal Starter Plunger Connector (VM15/37) by Mikuni®. Brass fitting for under rubber cap on starter plunger shaft for VM30 thru 44. This item fits the version of these carburetors sold on this site but may not match those on many...Made to deliver utmost combination of performance and reliabilityThoughtfully engineered to provide unmatched value and safety$3.30
To make the engine of your motorcycle start, it must be turned at some speed to suck and compress the air-fuel mixture. For this purpose, it has an electric device named a starter, which engages with the engine’s flywheel when you push the start button or turn the ignition key, and spins it to begin the combustion process. It is powered by your motorcycle’s battery and is turned off once the engine speed exceeds the speed of the starter. Its malfunction or failure to operate means that you will not be able to start the engine.
Despite some differences in design, all motorcycle starters are pretty the same. A typical starter consists of a motor, solenoid, battery terminals, starter control terminal, and starter gear. The motor is very powerful since it should crank the engine and requires high current to operate. The solenoid plays the role of an electric relay that closes the starter circuit and feeds the motor with electricity when you turn the ignition key to the start position. The solenoid also moves forward the starter gear, also known as Bendix, so that it comes in contact with the flywheel teeth.
Since motorcycle engines are usually smaller than the ones found in most cars and trucks, their starters are also more compact. However, they work exactly the same way, which is why their troubleshooting is identical. One of the most common signs of a failed motorcycle starter is a clicking sound when you’re trying to start the engine. If this happens, first of all you need to check your battery. If the battery is properly charged, yet you still hear the sound and the starter doesn’t crank the flywheel, most likely your starter or its components need repairing or replacement.
A motorcycle starter is something you take for granted until it stops working. But whereas it doesn’t require regular maintenance like some other motorcycle parts, you should pay attention to the sound of your starter when it is engaged. A properly operating starter should not create any unusual sounds like whirring, grinding or buzzing. The first sound usually says about the problems with the solenoid, while the second one is often a sign of worn-out teeth of the pinion gear or the flywheel. Buzzing may indicate low battery current or corroded starter terminals.
If your starter malfunctions or fails to operate, it doesn’t always mean it needs to be replaced with a new one. Some of its components like pinion gear, solenoid switch or brushes can be replaced to restore the starter. Such parts and components are available on our website together with complete starter assemblies. You will also find various starter rebuild kits if you’re working on repairing your starter. In addition to them, we provide starter ring gears and starter ring gear conversion kits, which will come in handy if you decide to upgrade your starter.