2006 ST1300 motorcycle

[Danny J]

I have a 2008 ST1300 motorcycle, have it since I bought it brand new. Everything on the bike is excellent, have it over for 200,000.

However, I am wondering if anyone has used a hotwire, and if so, did you have any problem with it

My bottom thumb button seems to be intermittent, so when I click on the button, it acts up sometimes

Does anyone have or know of a solution for this

Danny J

 

[JohnK]

Before you try augmenting electrical its not recommended as your ECU can get affected and you will go down a rabbit hole chasing even more issues. Its your bike but if your referring to the starter switch, some or any controls, with that many miles - I would disassemble them and do a proper cleaning and inspection. Use a dielectric cleaner that is meant to clean and dry without creating shorts. Look for broken or scored contacts - before modifying. Pics and specifics would help. Some of us have manuals that we can refer to guide you better. Congrats on the miles achievement

 

[SMSW]

@JohnK gave you the right answer. A quick and dirty fix might be to spray plastic friendly contact cleaner into the switch. If that makes a difference, then the remove and strip it down is warranted to get rid of 18 years of dirt.

 

[Nightmare]

Before you try augmenting electrical its not recommended as your ECU can get affected and you will go down a rabbit hole chasing even more issues. Its your bike but if your referring to the starter switch, some or any controls, with that many miles - I would disassemble them and do a proper cleaning and inspection. Use a dielectric cleaner that is meant to clean and dry without creating shorts. Look for broken or scored contacts - before modifying. Pics and specifics would help. Some of us have manuals that we can refer to guide you better. Congrats on the miles achievement

This is exactly what needs to be done, I had issues with some of the buttons, a quick disassemble and clean fixed everything up nicely.