another Starting issue

[jestephens]

The other day I had ridden about 200 miles total when I stopped for gas again. Everything seemed fine when I stopped, and nothing during the ride had seemed unusual.

However, when I went to start the bike, nothing happened. So I went through every scenario of kill switches I could imagine: Kick stand up, down, clutch in, out, thumb switch to "run" etc.

Ultimately, I found when I pushed the starter switch, I could hear a distinct click, and whir, like the starter running, but not engaged in the flywheel.

Finally, the starter engaged and everything seemed fine all the way home. Once in the garage, I killed the bike and tried to re-start it, and it did the same thing. To start the bike I have to push and hold the switch until the motor engages, then it starts instantly.

Has anyone had this issue? Should anything be lubricated? Do our starters have the traditional bendix, or something electronic?
(2005 Nomad) ??? ??? ???
Until I feel more comfortable in not getting stranded, I don't want to do much riding. Unless I plan to only ride in short, 150 mile loops, that always end back at my house where I can refuel in the garage.

Thank you in advance!