starting problem

[Dearlh]

Hi all, Last weekend while trail riding I noticed my '03 600 was getting touchy to start. When I hit the key nothing would happen for a second or two then it started fine. Today I changed oil and went to start it and nothing! Checked all connections at battery, starter etc. If you hold the key in the start position, there is no clicking or anything. I tried wiggling connections but still nothing. I finally got it to start once just to check for leaks. I'm thinking ignition switch?? starter?? soleniod?? I've got around 1,600 mi. on it. Any ideas?? Thanks for replies.

[HARLEY_OWNER]

my cousin has a 05 800 i dont know how much is diffrent but once in a while his goes dead and has to mess with some connections kinda under the seat on the left side if your sitting on it... i didnt get to acutally look at what he was doing but i think somthin wiggles loose.. maybe a smaller wire on a relay or somthing?

[Dearlh]

Turns out problem was key ignition switch was worn out. $65.00 at dealer and 15 min. to replace. Good to go now, Thanks for reply Harley Owner, Later

[stendori]

wow don't hear of to many switches going bad w/ that age of bike. glad it was an was an easy fix.