TexasCoyote
TexasCoyote Rides Again
I was having issues with my 2012 Rocket 3 intermittently starting. That is a sinking feeling when you are miles from home, no cell signal and the nearest service station is farther than you want to walk. I don't really care to leave her by herself either. I finally figured out I was able to start it while holding the starter button and shifting the clutch handle in/out.
After I returned home I starting troubleshooting the issue. The clutch switch was the issue. I tested this by removing the boot cover on the back of the switch and connecting a test lead to the switches connections. She started right up. At that time I removed the switch from the clutch assemble and carefully disassembled the switch. When I saw how it worked, it all made sense on how it worked. I cleaned the contacts reassembled everything. I have not had any issues since.
I really like how they designed this machine. So far everything I worked on was easy. I also replaced the front and back brake pads. Very easy!
As you see in this photo the contacts and the pin complete the connection when the clutch is engaged. When the clutch is engaged the pin extends and allows the contacts to close the circuit.
Short video of switch movement.
After I returned home I starting troubleshooting the issue. The clutch switch was the issue. I tested this by removing the boot cover on the back of the switch and connecting a test lead to the switches connections. She started right up. At that time I removed the switch from the clutch assemble and carefully disassembled the switch. When I saw how it worked, it all made sense on how it worked. I cleaned the contacts reassembled everything. I have not had any issues since.
I really like how they designed this machine. So far everything I worked on was easy. I also replaced the front and back brake pads. Very easy!
As you see in this photo the contacts and the pin complete the connection when the clutch is engaged. When the clutch is engaged the pin extends and allows the contacts to close the circuit.
Short video of switch movement.