Starter button not coming out when pushed in

[TobinM]

I've got a strange problem with my 86' fj1200. The starter button when pushed in won't come out, so I have to pull it out when the bike starts so the starter motor doesn't keep running. I bought the bike about 6 months ago and it never really bugged me until now, the seller said it's missing a ball in the button to make it come out, not sure as to what that is though. Anyone have an idea on what's wrong with it or what part I could buy to fix this. Thank you for the help

[FJmonkey]

Not sure about a ball missing. I had a similar issue with my '86. Opened it up, studied how it comes apart. Cleaned it, lubed it, put it all back. Worked great after that. 30 years of old grease and who knows what got in over that time.   

[Motofun]

If I remember there's a leaf spring under the button that's prone to breaking. 

[Sparky84]

I've had mine stick a bit and I just used a bit of silicone spray, the slippery stuff.
I didn't drown it but just on sides and top of button to help it slide a bit better on the recess it goes into when pushed.

[86FJNJ]

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