Motorcycle Starters & Components
- Fire Power®Starter MotorStarter Motor by Fire Power®. 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...Direct O.E.M. replacement2-year limited warranty against manufacturer defects$108.22 - $380.83
- Valeo®StarterStarter by Valeo®. 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 materials using...Designed to provide unrivaled value and maximum reliabilityPerformance tested before going into production$192.53 - $232.22
- Wai Global®Starter MotorStarter Motor by Wai Global®. 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$15.24 - $249.48
- Valeo®Starter (432635)Starter by Valeo®. Rotation: Counterclockwise. 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...Designed to provide unrivaled value and maximum reliabilityPerformance tested before going into production$232.22
- Wai Global®Starter Motor (18737N)Starter Motor by Wai Global®. 12 Volt. 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$131.42
- Accel®1.4 KW Ultra Tork Starter1.4 KW Ultra Tork Starter by Accel®. ACCEL Motorcycle Ultra Tork starters use nothing but the best parts! ACCEL's starters are backed by an unequaled 5 year warranty. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent...Designed to provide unrivaled value and maximum reliabilityPerformance tested before going into production$622.95 - $763.95
- Accel®Starter DriveUniversal Starter Drive by Accel®. ACCEL Motorcycle starter drives provide superior strength and durability for reliable starting of mild to wild Harleys. Five roller clutches are used to reduce internal stresses. Specially hardened...Designed to provide unrivaled value and maximum reliabilityPerformance tested before going into production$53.11 - $75.95
- Accel®Starter RelayUniversal Starter Relay by Accel®. These ACCEL Motorcycle Bosch-style starter relays feature a new injection-molded case for extended durability and elimination of corrosion. These relays are engineered to handle the high starter...Designed to provide unrivaled value and maximum reliabilityPerformance tested before going into production$24.95 - $44.95
- Accel®Starter SolenoidUniversal Starter Solenoid by Accel®. ACCEL Motorcycle Ultra Tork starters use nothing but the best parts! ACCEL's starters are backed by an unequaled 5 year warranty. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent...Designed to provide unrivaled value and maximum reliabilityPerformance tested before going into production$75.95 - $109.95
- Accel®Starter SolenoidStarter Solenoid by Accel®. ACCEL Motorcycle Ultra Tork starters use nothing but the best parts! ACCEL's starters are backed by an unequaled 5 year warranty. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry...Designed to provide unrivaled value and maximum reliabilityPerformance tested before going into production$85.95
- All Balls®Solenoid Repair KitSolenoid Repair Kit by All Balls®. When it comes to quality, All Balls® knows no compromises. All the products made by this stringent quality control conditions. The latest manufacturing methods coupled with the use of the...Used by pro racing pilots and amateur bikers around the worldBlend of astounding operation and unmatched reliability$25.94 - $64.56
- All Balls®StarterStarter by All Balls®. When it comes to quality, All Balls® knows no compromises. All the products made by this stringent quality control conditions. The latest manufacturing methods coupled with the use of the highest-grade materials...Used by pro racing pilots and amateur bikers around the worldBlend of astounding operation and unmatched reliability$283.82 - $483.83
- All Balls®Starter ClutchStarter Clutch by All Balls®. When it comes to quality, All Balls® knows no compromises. All the products made by this stringent quality control conditions. The latest manufacturing methods coupled with the use of the highest-grade...Used by pro racing pilots and amateur bikers around the worldBlend of astounding operation and unmatched reliability$56.55 - $116.87
- Arrowhead®Electrical StarterElectrical 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$103.29 - $279.79
- Arrowhead®Starter DriveUniversal Starter Drive 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$21.10 - $48.77
- Arrowhead®Wildboar StarterWildboar 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$72.53 - $393.07
- Arrowhead®Wildboar Starter SolenoidWildboar 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$16.78 - $25.99
- Compu-Fire®EZ Fit StarterEZ 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 industry-leading...Designed to provide unrivaled value and maximum reliabilityPerformance tested before going into production$425.87
- Compu-Fire®Gen 3 StarterGen 3 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®StarterStarter 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 industry-leading materials...Wicked style meets astounding performanceExcellent upgrade for die-hard performance fans$611.39
- HardDrive®Direct Starter ButtonDirect Starter Button by HardDrive®. 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...Precise manufacturing and high-grade materialsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$26.96 - $30.56
- HardDrive®Easy Start KitEasy Start Kit by HardDrive®. 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...Precise manufacturing and high-grade materialsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$22.46 - $269.06
- HardDrive®Starter ClutchStarter Clutch by HardDrive®. 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...Precise manufacturing and high-grade materialsExpertly crafted from the highest grade materials$53.96 - $92.66
- HardDrive®Starter JackshaftStarter Jackshaft by HardDrive®. 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...Replacement for OEM starter jackshaftsPrecise manufacturing and high-grade materials$75.56 - $78.26
- JIMS®Pinion GearPinion Gear by JIMS®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great quality at an...Unique design to meet your tastes and preferencesManufactured to deliver incredible quality$139.68
- K&L Supply®Starter RelayStarter 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 - $117.78
- Mikuni®Complete Starter AssemblyUniversal Complete Starter Assembly by Mikuni®. 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...Kit converts cable operated chokes to lever operationMade to deliver utmost combination of performance and reliability$8.71 - $10.35
- Mikuni®Starter Plunger ConnectorUniversal Starter Plunger Connector by Mikuni®. This item fits the version of these carburetors sold on this site but may not match those on many similar but slightly different versions of the same size carburetors made specially by the...Made to deliver utmost combination of performance and reliabilityThoughtfully engineered to provide unmatched value and safety$3.30
- Mikuni®Starter Plunger SpringUniversal Starter Plunger Spring by Mikuni®. 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...Made to deliver utmost combination of performance and reliabilityThoughtfully engineered to provide unmatched value and safety$1.73
- Mogo®SolenoidUniversal Solenoid by Mogo®. If your unit will not start and simply makes a clicking noise it is most likely either your Battery or the Solenoid (Starter Relay). If you have tested your battery and it test good and has passed a load...Designed to provide unrivaled value and maximum reliabilityPerformance tested before going into production$23.39 - $33.29
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.