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Post by seve321 on Oct 3, 2018 20:26:46 GMT -6
I've gone through 3 solenoids that crapped out on me. Is there a specific kind hand I need or a rating so I doubt have to keep buying them.
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Post by bikeman on Oct 4, 2018 18:19:41 GMT -6
I've gone through 3 solenoids that crapped out on me. Is there a specific kind hand I need or a rating so I doubt have to keep buying them. I would say if you have gone through 3 solenoids there are other issues with the bike. mine is still using the same one it left the factory with over 30 years ago. |
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Post by seve321 on Oct 5, 2018 15:53:55 GMT -6
I don't see how the bike could have problems that would affect the starter solenoid. its just power in and out. unless maybe it's pulling too much amperage trying to turn over the engine. but even then the solenoid has a fuse on it and it was not blown.
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Post by bikeman on Oct 5, 2018 16:52:27 GMT -6
it's only a guess mind you. but seems a rather obvious conclusion. the solenoid is just a high amp mechanically operated relay switch. so has terminals that can burn out overheat or stick.
issue is there inside a sealed unit. if something is making a spark on the contacts they burn out. the fuse you speak of [30 amp] doesn't protect the solenoid because it is the main power feed fuse and so only blows if there is over current/short on the main feed wire [the white one] this runs at the maximum charged current rate which is about 100w or 20ish amps. the starter circuit runs off the dead short power of the battery that can be nearer 100amps. that's why the wires are so thick.
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Post by seve321 on Oct 5, 2018 16:59:51 GMT -6
So the fuse I speak of is not on the bike it is with the solenoid. I think it's only like 10amps. Is a small two blade plug in.
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Post by bikeman on Oct 5, 2018 17:20:36 GMT -6
there is a wiring diagram on the site look at the starter circuit closely you will see what I mean. its in the btm right corner 2nd page.
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Post by yaatri on Nov 15, 2018 22:11:07 GMT -6
Other possibilities are bad ignition switch, bad starter circuit relay, which intermittently energises your solenoid causing arcing and excessive heat;
or mechanical overload on the starter, its chain or sprockets, which would lead to large current draw and again overheat your solenoid.
The latter is akin to an electric motor jamming, which would cause electrical overload and trip your circuit braker, burn a fuse or the motor itself.
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