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ignition
Martin6:
--- Quote from: Sesman on December 11, 2024, 11:18:05 AM ---Morala.
As a starter(pardon the pun), I recommend you remove and open the starter solenoid. Check to make sure the post moves freely and that the horizontal copper bar is not fused across the solenoid contact posts. If necessary you can flip the bar over to provide a nice set of fresh contacts.
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Morala:
thanks for all your help,tried the bike today started without any problem so will leave it to see if the problem happens again,wont be using the bike over the winter so gives me time to keep an eye on it thanks again for all your advice.
Bryanj:
If the solenoid stuck once it will again so probably worth changing, they aint expensive
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
Personally, I think that's a problem that needs sorting, not ignoring in the forlorn hope it will go away. For the relatively modest cost involved I would start by replacing the solenoid.
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You stated it went on to flatten the battery with the ignition off, that could end up as a damaged battery or a burnt out starter motor as collateral damage, plus a theoretical wiring loom issue caused by the current flow on earthed circuits
Sesman:
TBH it’s a pretty quick job to split the solenoid and clean up the contacts. It’s probably a good investment in your time to avoid a potentially expensive collateral damage situation….just saying.
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