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Cruiser
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From: Guildford, UK
Thanks all for your comments so far.
This is the reason for my question......is it likely to be the solenoid itself?
Is there a way to check it before cutting into my wiring loom?
Is there a way to check it before cutting into my wiring loom?
Dirt don't hurt
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Haslet Texas
Simply remove stock female spade connector from connector block and replace with a regular one.
You will need a very small screw driver to press down the tab to get out the oem connector and maybe a pair of small needle nose pliers to insert new connector through the block (this is what I did but it has been a while).
Don't forget to wrap up oem connector with electrical tape!!!!!!
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Carlsbad Springs Ontario
All good advise . Check all connector blocks and wire connectors etc.
A wet paste of arm and hammer and water will remove the elec. corrosion .
Flush off the paste and add a bit of white grease to the connectors to prevent future corrosion., this is standard operating procedure with old wiring / connectors.
I suspect your problem is a dirty start switch , disconnect battery , use WD40 or your choice of cleaner and with the nozzel provided , shoot a spray directly into all switches while activating the switches . When what drains out is clear , that switch is clean. Do all.
If you have access to comp. air blow out the switches , if no access to comp. air let bike sit for a night or blow out the switches with a straw and lung power.
You will be surprised how much crap is flushed out of 20 year old bar switches.
A wet paste of arm and hammer and water will remove the elec. corrosion .
Flush off the paste and add a bit of white grease to the connectors to prevent future corrosion., this is standard operating procedure with old wiring / connectors.
I suspect your problem is a dirty start switch , disconnect battery , use WD40 or your choice of cleaner and with the nozzel provided , shoot a spray directly into all switches while activating the switches . When what drains out is clear , that switch is clean. Do all.
If you have access to comp. air blow out the switches , if no access to comp. air let bike sit for a night or blow out the switches with a straw and lung power.
You will be surprised how much crap is flushed out of 20 year old bar switches.
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