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Jul 4, 2019 | 06:31 PM

doc308

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Solenoid question

I had to take the transmission out of my '77 for a rebuild and now it's time to reassemble everything. This is my first time working on an electric start bike and am unfamiliar with some details. So... I bolted up the solenoid to the case and everything seems to be lining up and working ( manually) as it should with the starter shaft. However, I noticed that there is a gap--apprx 'ly 1/16" between the edge of the solenoid body and the primary surface. Is this normal or did I assemble something off kilter? I don't recall if it was like that when I disassembled it.

Jul 4, 2019 | 06:47 PM

johnjzjz

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From: la la land jerzey

its held by 2 bolts at one side and a spacer - some bend out more then others

you should post a picture to be on the same page

Jul 4, 2019 | 07:09 PM

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Jul 4, 2019 | 07:15 PM

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I have one more question re: the wiring on the solenoid: I know that the top, longer stud goes to the battery cable and that the lower shorter stud is wired straight to the starter. The 2 wires coming from the relay: the small connector obviously goes to the small middle stud. The other wire , with the large eyelet goes to which post--the battery or the starter post?

Jul 4, 2019 | 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by doc308

Battery.

Jul 4, 2019 | 07:21 PM

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That's a very good fit compared to a lot I see, aligns nice and straight too not cocked to one side.

Jul 4, 2019 | 07:22 PM

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From: ct

The rubber boot has a flange that seals the solenoid on the outside, along with a foam ring. The boot install from the outside and push into the hole.

Last edited by glidein wide; Jul 4, 2019 at 07:28 PM.