My aim is to s/c all the wires and get all button/switch stuff off the bars. I'd go back to kicker, and may yet, but both knees are getting a bit rickety... I may be stuck with electrostart, but at least it too can be simplified.
There's this one that works with older shovel style with the primary mounted solenoid but it needs a big heavy starter relay that doesn't come with the kit.
Thanks very kindly. I looked. They speak of "diode-suppressed" relay...
Diodes are sometimes used to clip voltage spikes - and relay, being inductive, makie spikies. The relay being suppressed may be because spikes have been known to ruin other electronic components... I find this very interesting, and new to me so far as bikes go.
The precise fitment seems a bit vague - I think I'll order these two bits from my local indy - so he can deal with fitment problems, if they occur. My FX has the old style solenoid on primary at 90 degrees to starter shaft. Has OES switch CV carb and manifold off a 91 evo, maybe stock electronic ign. OES disconnected. timing way retarded under the cone.
http://jeep1942.com/?page_id=604 i put one of these on my 85. it's under the seat between the rear cylinder and where the oil tank is. i push the button with my hand instead of the foot.
I had trouble with my solenoid late last summer. A new plunger and cleaned contacts fixed it, until it stranded me at Big R last Saturday. Jumpers didn't help, and letting cool for an hour didn't help. I was about to call a tow truck when I realized I could start it by removing the solenoid end cap and pushing in on the plunger. Bike started and the plunger came flying out. I threw the plunger in a saddlebag and took off for home.
I ordered this from J&P on Monday, got it Thursday, and installed it this morning. I'll go through the wiring next time I have the tank off (already serviced the grounds), but for now I have a backup starter switch.
Yup. That works just fine. Second big challenge is keeping that solenoid from leaking oil behind the gasket\bootie.
That's not a challenge the,mine hasn't leaked in years,new foam ring,boot and spread the boot lip as you tighten it down,most people just squish it down,then it leaks.
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